What is the origin of the language Tamil?

According to linguists like Bhadriraju Krishnamurti, Tamil, as a Dravidian language, descends from Proto-Dravidian, a proto-language. Linguistic reconstruction suggests that Proto-Dravidian was spoken around the third millennium BC, possibly in the region around the lower Godavari river basin in peninsular India.

Which is the first language in the world Tamil?

The Tamil language is recognized as the oldest language in the world and it is the oldest language of the Dravidian family. This language had a presence even around 5,000 years ago. According to a survey, 1863 newspapers are published in the Tamil language only every day.

Who is father of Tamil language?

Who is known as the Father of Tamil literature? Notes: As per Tamil sources, the father of Tamil literature is ‘Agastaya’.

When was Tamil language created?

The earliest Tamil writing is attested in inscriptions and potsherds from the 5th century bce. Three periods have been distinguished through analyses of grammatical and lexical changes: Old Tamil (from about 450 bce to 700 ce), Middle Tamil (700–1600), and Modern Tamil (from 1600).

What is the history of the Tamil language?

See Article History. Tamil language, member of the Dravidian language family, spoken primarily in India. It is the official language of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and the union territory of Puducherry (Pondicherry).

Where is Tamil spoken in India?

Written By: Tamil language, member of the Dravidian language family, spoken primarily in India. It is the official language of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and the union territory of Puducherry (Pondicherry).

What is the origin of the Malayalam language?

As a result the Dravidian language spoken by the people. who lived in the regions north and south of the Tirupati mountains, varied to such an extent as to become two independent languages, Tamil and Telugu. The language spoken in the region of Mysore came to be known as Kannada. Malayalam emerged as yet another distinct language in Kerala.

Which is the first and the oldest language in India?

Sanskrit is the first and oldest language. But it’s well known in the North India is associated with Hindi. Tamil is most ancient language in the south and a little later to Sanskrit, though some Tamilians may adamantly argue it’s as old as Sanskrit.