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Maithili
Maithili is an Indian language of the Mithila region with a distinguished literary, devotional and folk heritage.
Key points
- Scheduled language of India
- Associated with Bihar and adjoining areas
- Rich literary history including the tradition of Vidyapati
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India
India, also known as Bharat, is a diverse constitutional republic with a civilisational heritage extending across millennia and a modern democratic, scientific and cultural presence of global significance.
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- [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