Dakhni language

Dakhni, also known as Deccani, is an Indo-Aryan language primarily spoken in the Deccan region of India, particularly in states like Telangana, Maharashtra, and Karnataka. It evolved from Urdu, influenced by local languages such as Telugu, Kannada, and Marathi. Dakhni features a unique blend of vocabulary and expressions, reflecting the region's culture and history. It serves as a marker of identity for its speakers and is used in everyday conversation, literature, and poetry. While it shares roots with Urdu, Dakhni showcases distinct phonetic, grammatical, and lexical characteristics that differentiate it from its linguistic relatives.