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Rekhta

Rekhta is a very special kind of language that is spoken and written in India and Pakistan. It is a type of poetry language that is made up of words from different languages like Arabic, Persian, and Hindi.

Think of Rekhta like a big bowl of ice cream. The bowl is the base of the language, which is Hindi. Then, you add some toppings like nuts, fudge, and sprinkles which are the words from other languages that are added to make it special.

Rekhta was very popular hundreds of years ago when people used to write letters and poems to each other. It was used by people who wanted to express their emotions through a unique language. They wrote beautiful poetry about love, friendship, religion, and many other topics.

Today, Rekhta is still used and appreciated by many people who love poetry and admire the old Indian culture. Some people even learn how to speak and write Rekhta so that they can read and create beautiful poems and letters.
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