Sanskrit or Prakrit: Which Came Earlier? 

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A language that is well-established is said to have three important aspects by linguistic experts: ➤ i) Sub-Dialect – This is a highly localized form of the spoken language that may have a small area or district over which it is used. Especially in earlier times before the advent of technology and mass communication, local dialects could be clearly seen. ➤ ii) Dialects – These have a wider geographical presence than sub-dialects and may even show literary activity. There is some distinction of vocabulary and grammatical structure and over time,…

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