Major - 9
Name : kuvadiya prinsi h. Paper : Major -9 Class : S.Y B.A( English ) college : Maharanishree Nandkunvarba mahil arts and commerce College Class assignment History growth and role of translation in India Introduction Translation in India has a very long and rich history. Because India is a multilingual country with hundreds of languages, translation has always played an important role in connecting people, cultures, religions, and regions. It has helped in the exchange of knowledge, literature, science, and philosophy from ancient times to the modern period. 1. History of Translation in India 1. Ancient Period In ancient India, translation was mainly connected with religion and philosophy. The sacred texts like the Vedas, Upanishads, and Ramayana were originally written in Sanskrit. Later, these texts were translated or retold in regional languages like Tamil, Hindi, Bengali, and others. The Mahabharata was also translated into many Indian languages to make it accessib...