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Awadhi people
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 4,351,752[1] [2] | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| India (Awadh) and Nepal (Terai) | |
| Languages | |
| Awadhi, Hindi, Urdu | |
| Religion | |
Majority: HinduismMinority: | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Indo-Aryan peoples |
The Awadhi people or Awadhis (Awadhi/Hindi: अवधी, Urdu: اودھی) are an Indo-Aryan ethno-linguistic group who speak the Awadhi dialect and reside in the Awadh region of Uttar Pradesh. Many Awadhis also migrated to Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Odisha in India and some adjoining regions of the Terai in Nepal,[3] and in addition 1.9 per cent of Nepalis are Awadhi speakers.[4] Awadhi people can be found throughout the world, most notably in the Caribbean, Fiji, Guyana, Mauritius, South Africa, Suriname, and Trinidad and Tobago. Bollywood actor and superstar Amitabh Bachchan is Awadhi from his father's (Harivansh Rai Bachchan) side. Historically, Indo-Aryans dominated the North Indian Gangetic Planes; thus, the Awadhi language continuously evolved over the centuries in the Awadh region of Uttar Pradesh.
Language[edit]
The Awadhi language is spoken by about 38 million people.[5] In India, native speakers are estimated to be 40 million,[6] while in Nepal native speakers are estimated to be 500,000 persons.[7]
Linguistically, Awadhi can be considered a distinct language with its own grammar. However, colloquially, Awadhi is considered a variety of Hindi speaking, and is not formally taught in any institution.Template:Source needed
Cuisine[edit]
Consisting of both vegetarian and non vegetarian dishes, Awadhi cuisine has influences that can be linked to the Mughal Empire. It is similar to cuisines from surrounding areas, such as Bhojpur, Kashmir, Central Asia, Punjab, and Hyderabad.[citation needed] Awadhi cuisine is known for its use of aromatics and spices, such as cardamom and saffron , in a slow fire cooking process. There is also notable variety in ingredients that are cooked, such as paneer and mutton. One of the most notable and popular dishes is the kebab, which comes in a variety of forms.Template:Source needed
In addition, there are rice, curry, dessert, and chaat preparations that are specific to Awadhi cuisine.
Notable Awadhis[edit]
- Ram Manohar Lohia
- Afroz Ahmad
- Muzaffar Ali
- Nahshad Ali
- Lal Pratap Singh
- Ramchandra Shukla
- Abhishek Bachchan
- Amitabh Bachchan
- Harivansh Rai Bachchan
- Piaa Bajpai
- Sarita Bhadauria
- Nivedita Bhattacharya
- Rudranath Capildeo
- Simbhoonath Capildeo
- Pali Chandra
- Bajrang Bahadur Singh
- Abhishek Chaubey
- Narendra Deva
- Babu Gulabrai
- Ali Sardar Jafri
- Imdad Khan
- Wahid Khan
- Kailas Nath Kaul
- Akhil Kumar
- Satish Mishra
- Amaresh Misra
- Rudrasen Chaudhary
- Shiva Naipaul
- V.S. Naipaul
- Gopaldas Neeraj
- Anushka Sharma
- Nivedita Tiwari
- Bekal Utsahi
- Bhagwati Charan Verma
- Anand Sen Yadav
- Mitrasen Yadav
- Shringi Rushi
- Shanta Devi
References[edit]
- ↑ "Statement 1: Abstract of speakers' strength of languages and mother tongues – 2011" (PDF). www.censusindia.gov.in. Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 7 July 2018.
- ↑ http://unstats.un.org/unsd/demographic/sources/census/wphc/Nepal/Nepal-Census-2011-Vol1.pdf
- ↑ "Awadhis in India".
- ↑ "CIA – The World Factbook – Nepal".
- ↑ "Awadhi language". www.omniglot.com. Retrieved 2019-04-14.
- ↑ "Census of India Website : Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India". www.censusindia.gov.in. Retrieved 2019-04-14.
- ↑ "National Population and Housing Census 2011" (PDF).
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