The six classical languages of India are Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Odia, and Sanskrit.
These languages have been recognized for their rich literary heritage and cultural importance.
Tamil is the oldest of the Dravidian languages and is spoken by over 70 million people in India and Sri Lanka.
It has a long and rich literary tradition, dating back to the 3rd century BCE.
Telugu is spoken by over 80 million people in India, primarily in the state of Andhra Pradesh.
It has a rich literary tradition dating back to the 11th century CE.
Kannada is spoken by over 40 million people in India, primarily in the state of Karnataka.
It has a rich literary tradition dating back to the 9th century CE.
Malayalam is spoken by over 35 million people in India, primarily in the state of Kerala.
It has a rich literary tradition dating back to the 9th century CE.
Odia is spoken by over 35 million people in India, primarily in the state of Odisha.
It has a rich literary tradition dating back to the 12th century CE.
Sanskrit is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that is no longer spoken as a first language by anyone.
However, it is still used in religious and academic contexts. Sanskrit has a rich literary tradition dating back to the 2nd millennium BCE.
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