What is Chagatai language?

Q: What is Chagatai language?


A: Chagatai language is an extinct Turkish language spoken in Central Asia.

Q: Which branch of the Altaic languages family did Chagatai language belong to?


A: Chagatai language belonged to the eastern Turkic branch of the Altaic languages family.

Q: Was Chagatai language used as a literary language in any period?


A: Chagatai language was a literary language from the Timur period and the Timurids until the early twentieth century.

Q: Can Chagatai language still be spoken today?


A: No, Chagatai language is now considered extinct.

Q: What is the origin of Chagatai language?


A: Chagatai language has its origin in Central Asia.

Q: Which period of history saw the use of Chagatai language as a literary language?


A: The Timur period and the Timurids saw the use of Chagatai language as a literary language.

Q: Is Chagatai language still widely spoken in Central Asia?


A: No, Chagatai language is considered to be extinct in Central Asia.

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