Which are the three periods in the development of Hindi literature?
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The different periods of development of the Hindi literature are as follows:
(1) Adi kal: The first stage of the Hindi literature lasted from AD 1206 to AD 1318. It was the richest period in the development of the Hindi literature. (2) Bhakti kal: In this period, the major contribution was made by the nirguna and saguna saint poets and mystic poets. (3) Riti kal: It lasted from 1643 AD to 1850 AD and was a secular period of development. Few important poets during this period were Kesavadasa, Chintamani and Bihari.