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Which modern languages belong to the Indo-Aryan branch?
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The Indo-Aryan languages constitute a major subgroup within the Indo-Iranian branch of the Indo-European language family. These languages are spoken by over 800 million people, primarily across South Asia, including India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.12
Prominent examples of modern Indo-Aryan languages include:
While the Indo-Aryan branch is the largest language group on the Indian subcontinent, it is distinct from the Iranian languages, which are historically associated with regions such as Iran and Afghanistan.2