Indo-Aryan languages

Indo-Aryan languages are a major branch of the Indo-European language family, primarily spoken in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. They include widely used languages such as Hindi, Bengali, Punjabi, and Urdu. These languages evolved from Sanskrit and have rich literary traditions. Indo-Aryan languages share common features, such as similar grammar and vocabulary, and have influenced each other over time due to cultural exchanges. They are characterized by their use of the Devanagari script and other writing systems, reflecting the diverse linguistic landscape of South Asia.