Explore the origins of modern Hindi and Urdu with “A Sketch of the Hindustani Language” by Sir Charles J. Lyall. This seminal work, originally published in 1880 and now available in hardcover (ISBN 9789367808757), offers a clear and insightful overview of Hindustani. Delve into its grammatical structures, rich vocabulary, and historical development, tracing the significant influences of Persian, Arabic, and Sanskrit. Sir Charles James Lyall, a distinguished Arabic scholar and civil servant in colonial India, expertly examines Hindustani’s crucial role as a lingua franca. Essential reading for linguists, historians, and anyone interested in Indo-Aryan languages and colonial-era linguistic studies. Published by Gyan Publishing House.