Sanskrit - Language (jan 1, 2000 BC – jan 1, 1000 BC)
Description:
Indo-IranianEarliest known records : Rig Vega, a religious text
Body of work encompasses poetry, scripture, drama, sciences, philosophy, and more
Primary liturgical language of Hinduism (philosophical language in Buddhism and Sikhism)
2001: over 14,000 Indians reported Sanskrit being their first language
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Date:
jan 1, 2000 BC
jan 1, 1000 BC
~ 1000 years