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The first riddle collection in a medieval Indic language is traditionally thought to be by Amir Khusro (1253–1325), though it is debated whether he actually composed the collection. [17] If he did, he wrote his riddles in the Indic language he called Hindawi rather than his usual Persian.
During this time, Khusrow wrote not only many playful riddles, but songs and legends which have been a part of popular culture in South Asia ever since. Additionally, his riddles and songs and legends are considered to be an important early witness to the Hindustani language. [1] His riddles in particular involve fun double entendre or ...
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South Asian English is the English accent of many modern-day South Asian countries, inherited from British English dialect. Also known as Anglo-Indian English during the British Raj, the English language was introduced to the Indian subcontinent in the early 17th century and reinforced by the long rule of the British Empire.
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The Rutgers University Department of African, Middle Eastern, South Asian Languages and Literatures (AMESALL) is dedicated to the study of Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia. It is the primary academic home of sixteen core faculty and seven part-time lecturers. [ 1 ]
Southeast Asian English is the English spoken in Southeast Asia, namely Singapore English (similar and related to British English), Malaysian English (similar and related to British English), Brunei English (similar and related to British English), Philippine English (similar and related to American English), Tinglish, Myanmar English (similar and related to British English) and Australian ...