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Koshur

Koshur, also known as Kashmiri, is the language spoken primarily by the Kashmiri people in the Kashmir Valley of northern India and Pakistan. It belongs to the Dardic subgroup of Indo-Aryan languages and has a rich literary tradition. Koshur uses its own script, Sharada or Devanagari, and has unique phonetic and grammatical features that distinguish it from other Indian languages. It plays a key role in preserving Kashmiri culture, identity, and heritage, serving as a vital means of communication and cultural expression for its speakers.