Central Pahari languages

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The Central Pahari languages are a group of Indo-Aryan languages spoken in the Uttarakhand state of India. These languages are part of the larger Pahari language family, which is spoken in the lower ranges of the Himalayas. The most prominent Central Pahari languages are Garhwali and Kumauni. The term "Pahari" itself comes from the Hindi word for "mountain," reflecting where these languages are spoken.12

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Pahari languages
…represented by Nepali of Nepal; Central Pahari, spoken in Uttarakhand state; and Western Pahari, found around Simla in Himachal Pradesh state. The most important language is Nepali (Naipali), also called Khas-kura and Gorkhali (Gurkhali). Because many of the inhabitants of Nepal speak
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…represented by Nepali of Nepal; Central Pahari, spoken in Uttarakhand state; and Western Pahari, found around Simla in Himachal Pradesh state. The most important language is Nepali (Naipali), also called Khas-kura and Gorkhali (Gurkhali). Because many of the inhabitants of Nepal speak
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