Dakhni Urdu

Dakhni Urdu, also known as Deccani Urdu, is a regional variety of the Urdu language spoken mainly in southern India, particularly in Hyderabad, Telangana, Karnataka, and Maharashtra. It developed through the blending of Urdu with local languages like Marathi, Kannada, and Telugu, resulting in unique pronunciation, vocabulary, and expressions. While it shares grammatical structures with standard Urdu, Dakhni retains distinct linguistic features and a rich cultural heritage rooted in the Deccan region. It is often used in everyday conversation, poetry, and music, playing a vital role in preserving local identities and traditions.