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Kashmiri

Kashmiri is an Indian language of the Kashmir Valley with distinctive literary, oral, musical and devotional traditions.

Key points

  • Major language of the Kashmir Valley
  • Has rich oral and written literature
  • Used in more than one script tradition
Sources and verification
  1. [1] Sahitya Akademi – Indian Languages and Literature — Sahitya Akademi, Ministry of Culture, Government of India Government Institution Portal View source

Last verified: 25/10/2026