Dardic languages

Dardic languages are a group of related Indo-Aryan languages spoken mainly in northern Pakistan, northern India, and eastern Afghanistan, particularly in the mountainous region of the Dardistan area. They include languages like Kashmiri, Shina, and Khowar. These languages have unique features related to their historical development and regional influences, making them distinct from other Indo-Aryan languages such as Hindi or Punjabi. While they share some similarities with neighboring languages, Dardic languages form a distinct subgroup with their own linguistic characteristics, reflecting the rich cultural and linguistic diversity of the Himalayan and surrounding regions.