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Telugu & Kannada Telugu & Kannada
According to linguistic scholars Tamil is older than Kannada.Classical Kannada (language of the Kadamba/Chalukya/Rashtrakuta literature, 4th AD)Language familyDravidianSouthern Tamil-Kannada Kannada-Badaga KannadaTamil Language tree -Classical Tamil (Sangam literature ca. 3rd BC or Older, by Tolkappiyam)Language familyDravidianSouthern Tamil-Kannada Tamil-Kodagu Tamil-Malayalam Tamil Tamil
Telugu has been recognized as a classical language by the government of India.
Sanskrit is the oldest among the four languages, followed by Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada. Sanskrit was already an established classical language before Tamil received its classical status. Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada were recognized as classical languages in the modern era.
Kannada is considered to be older than Telugu. Kannada is believed to have evolved from ancient languages like Sanskrit and Prakrit, while Telugu developed as a distinct language later on.
KANNADAYes Its Kannada... Don't believe whoever says what?Its very simple logic.Kannada & Telugu script were derived from Kadamba script, which has more resemblance to Kannada than Telugu. So, Kannada script should be older.
In Kannada language, you can say "ಚಿಟೆ" (chite) for leopard.
Leapord is called "Chirate" in kannada.
Kannada language meaning fair
"Flag" in Kannada language is said as "ಧ್ವಜ" (Dhvaja).
ITHIHASA
"Kuvempu," a prominent writer and poet in the Kannada language, is often referred to as the "Kannada kula purohita" or "family priest of Kannada." This title highlights his significant contributions to Kannada literature and his role in promoting the language and culture of Karnataka.