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Language
As the state of Rajasthan was found by merging the
princely states, it has many dialects.
The four main dialects are Marwari (in western
Rajasthan), Jaipuri or Dhundhari (in the east and
southeast), Malvi (Malwi; in the southeast), and, in
Alwar, Mewati is spoken, which shades off into Braj
Bhasa in Bharatpur district.
The main language written and spoken is Hindi.English is
also commonly understood, except at the grass root
levels. However, tourist guides and translators are also
available in French, Spanish, German and Japanese.
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