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Who is the writer of the Tamil epic Silappadikaram?

  1. AIlango AdigalCorrect answer
  2. BTolkappiyar
  3. CKambar
  4. DAvvaiyar
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A. Ilango Adigal

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Ilango Adigal, a Jain monk and brother of Chera king Senguttuvan, wrote Silappadikaram, one of the Five Great Tamil Epics, narrating the story of Kovalan and Kannagi and themes of justice and virtue.

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