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Why is it important?

It is the first grammar of modern Marathi written on modern linguistic principles. The word formation section is unique ; it shows how the language could not have origined from a creole. The treatment of Marathi tenses has far-reaching implications for linguistic theories.

The following have contributed to this page:

Ramesh Dhongde and kashi wali

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