The document discusses the origins and development of the Malayalam language. It states that Malayalam inscriptions first appeared in the 9th century, when the Chera dynasty established their kingdom in what is now Kerala and adopted Malayalam as the official language. This boosted the development of Malayalam and was the first use of a regional language for official documents. The language originated from a Proto-Dravidian language and was influenced by Sanskrit during the Chera rule.

1. By
G.N. Shravan
VII-G

2.  Among the four cultivated languages of the
Dravidian family, Malayalam comes last in the
development of grammar and literature.
 It is established that inscriptions of Malayalam
are traced out only from Ninth century
onwards.

3.  In the 9th century, the Cheras established their
kingdom in Mahodayapuram which is located
in the present day state of Kerala.
 Malayalam was given a huge boost when the
Cheras decided to make it their official
language.
 This was the first time that a regional language
was used in official documents.

4.  It is well known that the language of the West
Coast called Kodum tamil grew and developed
into Malayalam.
 Tamil and Malayalam are two separate
languages originated from a Proto form..
 There are references about this language in
Ramayanam, Bharatam, Harivamsam, etc…

5.  While using this language Chera rulers
employed Sanskritic traditions. This language
was greatly influenced by Sanskrit.
 Another text named Lilatilakam which deals
with grammer and poetics also refers to both
Malayalam and Sanskrit and calls them
‘Diamonds and corals’.

6.  There are so many sources like inscriptions,
place names, literary style and literary works,
folk songs, riddles, proverbs, coins, etc. helped
to develop the history of the language.
 This helps us to understand how languages
change and evolve over hundreds of years.