Explore the comprehensive history and development of the Hindi language through this extensive course. Delve into the background of Hindi's evolution, its regional variations and dialects, and its various forms. Examine Hindi's significance in the all-India and international context, as well as its non-literary applications and employment opportunities. Study the Devanagari script and its standardization, and trace the tradition of writing literary history. Investigate the naming and time periods of different eras in Hindi literature, including the Early Period, Bhakti Period, and Riti Period. Analyze major poets, writers, and their works from various periods, including Surdas, Amir Khusro, and Jayasi. Examine the development of criticism, drama, and poetry during the Bharatendu era and the transition to modern Hindi literature. Explore the Hindi Renaissance, its origins and impacts, and the concept of modernity in Hindi literature. Conclude with an exploration of the guru-disciple tradition in India and its historical significance. Read more