Persian Linguistics

It is generally accepted that Old Persian was the language of communication during the Achaemenid Empire. The Zoroastrian scripts and scrolls were written in an Old Persian dialect that shared characteristics with Sanskrit and Avestan. However, the regional tongue transitioned to Middle Persian, often known as Pahlavi, after the Achaemenid Empire was overthrown.

Even though Pahlavi was commonly spoken in the province of Pars, relatively few works of Pahlavi literature still exist. The ability to speak Arabic became vital after the Arab conquest, but Pahlavi was still widely used locally. The dialect known as Pahlavi then developed into Modern Persian or Farsi. It is written using the Cyrillic script in Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, but it is known as Dari in Afghanistan. Persian poetry is known as ghazals. The introductions to these poems, which frequently exalt wine, love, and nature, are their most crucial components. At ceremonial events and festivals, this kind of poetry was frequently utilized.