Dialects of Apabhraṃśa

Apabhraṃśa dialects are regional forms of a historical Middle Indo-Aryan language that existed in North India after classical Sanskrit declined. These dialects varied across different regions, developing unique features in pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar. They served as transitional stages between Sanskrit and the development of modern North Indian languages like Hindi, Marathi, and Gujarati. Essentially, Apabhraṃśa dialects are the linguistic bridges that highlight how classical Sanskrit evolved into the diverse languages spoken in northern India today.