Which language, spoken in Tripura, is known for its literary works and its use alongside Bengali in the state?

The correct answer is Kokborok, from the northeast . Key Points Kokborok , also known as Tripuri , is the indigenous mother tongue of the Tripuri communities and is one of the official languages of the state of Tripura . The language belongs to the Tibeto-Burman language family, specifically the Bodo-Garo branch, making it linguistically distinct from the Indo-Aryan languages of neighboring regions. It was officially recognized by the State Government of Tripura on January 19, 1979 , a day that is celebrated annually as Kokborok Day (Kokborok Sal). Kokborok has a significant literary tradition that has evolved from oral folklore to written works, including poetry and novels, utilizing both the Bengali script and the Latin (Roman) script . In Tripura , it is used extensively in education, administrative communication, and media, functioning as a primary cultural identifier for the state’s tribal population alongside Bengali . Additional Information Comparison with Other Languages : Urdu : This is an Indo-Aryan language primarily associated with Northern and Central India ; it has no indigenous historical or administrative presence in Tripura . Hindi : Recognized as the Official Language of the Union and spoken across Northern India , it serves as a lingua franca but is not the native regional language of the Tripuri tribes. Assamese : While it is a major language of the Northeast , it is the official language of Assam and belongs to the Indo-Aryan family, differing structurally from Kokborok . Bengali : This is the other major official language of Tripura , spoken by a large segment of the population and widely used in state governance and commerce.