Eastern Indo-Aryan Languages
Eastern Indo-Aryan languages are a branch of the Indo-Aryan languages, primarily spoken in the eastern regions of the Indian subcontinent. This group includes languages such as Bengali, Assamese, Oriya, and Maithili. These languages evolved from the ancient Prakrit languages and are characterized by their unique phonetic and grammatical features.
These languages are widely used in literature, education, and daily communication in their respective regions. Bengali, for instance, is the official language of Bangladesh and the second most spoken language in India. Eastern Indo-Aryan languages have rich literary traditions and play a significant role in the cultural identity of their speakers.