How Grierson understood Bhaderwahi language
Sadaket Malik In Doda District of Jammu and Kashmir lies a western pahari linguistic paradise and a variety of speeches one of them is the Bhaderwahi language whom grierson called western pahari. Spoken by more then 120000 people in Bhaderwah and its surrounding villages, this Pahari language has a rich tapestry of grammar and folklore, yet it awaits official recognition. G.A. Grierson, in his classification of Western Pahari languages, included Bhaderwahi as part of the Indo-Aryan group. Despite being part of the linguistic survey of India, this ancient language has faced a dearth of attention from linguists, policymakers, and the government. Bhaderwah, often referred to as the “Switzerland of India” or “Chotta Kashmir,” boasts not only of its lush green landscapes but also of being a linguistic treasure trove. The linguistic landscape around Bhaderwahi includes neighboring languages like Bhalesi, Sarazi, Padri, Pougali, Saroori, Banjwali Dachhni, Marwi, and Khashali. The linguistic