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This seminal work by George A. Grierson presents an exhaustive examination of the Bihari language and its multiple dialects and subdialects. Covering regions across Bihar, the Eastern Portion of the North-Western Provinces, and the Northern Portion, this text serves as a crucial reference for understanding the linguistic landscape of 19th-century India.
Grierson’s meticulous approach to grammar and dialect classification offers invaluable insights into the structure and variations of Bihari speech. The work encompasses seven distinct grammatical frameworks, each tailored to different dialects, making it an essential resource for linguists, historians, and scholars interested in Indo-Aryan languages. The detailed analysis covers phonetics, morphology, and syntax with examples drawn from actual usage across various communities.
Originally published as part of Grierson’s larger linguistic survey of India, this volume remains a foundational text for understanding regional language variations and the historical development of Bihari dialects.
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