Though there are a number of theories about the origin of Urdu (that is, aside from camp language theory) that say, for example, Urdu has its origin in Punjabi, or it was born in Deccan or in Sindh, ...

Language is a strange phenomenon. It can influence history, politics and culture. The Hindi-Urdu controversy can be cited as the proof of this assertion. Conversely, language itself is influenced by ...