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The Ultimate Trick to Remember India’s 11 Classical Languages: TaSTe KaMaO MBAP²

India’s cultural identity is deeply rooted in its languages — not just spoken, but classical. These ancient tongues are time-tested vessels of history, literature, science, and spiritual knowledge. Recognizing their unparalleled significance, the Government of India has granted Classical Language status to 11 languages that have stood the test of time.

What Are Classical Languages?

According to the Ministry of Culture, a language is declared Classical when it meets four essential criteria:

1. High antiquity of its early texts (over 1500 years).

2. A rich and diverse ancient literature, unmatched by modern works.

3. An independent literary tradition, not borrowed from others.

4. A historical and cultural legacy that still influences society today.

These languages aren’t just old — they’re immortal.

"TaSTe KaMaO" = The first 6 languages

"MBAP²" = The 5 languages added in 2024

Mnemonic: “TaSTe KaMaO MBAP²”

Letter Language Year Declared
T Tamil 2004
S Sanskrit 2005
T Telugu 2008
K Kannada 2008
M Malayalam 2013
O Odia 2014
M Marathi 2024
B Bengali 2024
A Assamese 2024
P Pali 2024
P Prakrit 2024
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