Shahpuri dialect
Punjabi dialect From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Shahpuri is a Punjabi dialect spoken in central-western regions of the Pakistani province of Punjab. It is, alongside Jhangochi, referred to, sometimes, as one of the oldest dialects of the Punjabi language. It is spoken in the Sargodha Division[1] of Pakistani Punjab.[2]
Its name is derived from the former Shahpur District (now Shahpur Tehsil, part of Sargodha District).
This dialect has great proximity and is transitional with Majhi. The dialect is spoken with accents corresponding to its neighbouring dialects,[3] but has several aspects that set it apart from other Punjabi dialects.[4]
It is spoken throughout a widespread area, mainly spoken in Sragodha and Khushab districts and also in neighbouring Mianwali, Mandi Bahuddin and Bhakkar districts; on the eastern end of the Indus River to the Jhelum River and to the western end of the Chenab River.[5]
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Dialect-speaking areas
The dialect is spoken, in majority, within two districts of the Punjab province of Pakistan, while it is also spoken in parts of neighboring districts.
- Sargodha District[1]
- Khushab District[6]
- Mianwali District (in minority)
- Bhakkar District (in minority)
- Mandi Bahauddin District (in minority)[7]
Differences with Majhi (spoken)
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