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The epic 'Silappadikaram' was written by?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Sattanar
  2. Tiruvalluvar
  3. Ilango Adigal
  4. Tolkappiyar

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Ilango Adigal

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) Ilango Adigal šŸ“š Explanation: Silappadikaram (The Tale of an Anklet) is a tragic story centered around Kannagi, her husband Kovalan, and the courtesan Madhavi. It was written by the prince-monk Ilango Adigal, who was the brother of the Chera King Senguttuvan. The poem provides vivid descriptions of the society, culture, and religious landscape of the three Tamil kingdoms: Chera, Chola, and Pandya.