Question

Write about the literature under the Kadambas.

Answer 1

Instructions:

• Mention the different languages that florusihed during the Kadambas.
• Give note about the halmidi inscription.

Solution:

• Both Prakrit and Sanskrit flourished during the Kadambas.
• Initially Prakrti, later Sanskrit became the official language of the Kadambas while Kannada was the language of the people.
• The ancient Halmidi inscription was the the first inscription available in Kannada.
• The inscription details the characteristics of the Kannada language which was in use in the 5th century.