HISTORY
MEDIAVAL INDIA
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Question
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Silapaddikaram’ and ‘Manimekalai’ are the immortal epic works belonging to which of the following period?
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Pre-Mauryan Age
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Sangam Age
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Gupta Age
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Early Medieval Age
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is Tamil. The epics ‘Silappadikaram ‘ and ‘Manimekalai’ of the Sangam period were written in the Tamil language.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Manimekalai has been variously dated between the 2nd-century and early 9th century by Indian and non-Indian scholars, with early dates favored by Tamil scholars generally allied to the Tamil tradition.
Detailed explanation-3: -Sangam Literature: Major source giving details of Sangam Age The Sangam literature includes Tolkappiyam, Ettutogai, Pattuppattu, Pathinenkilkanakku, and two epics named – Silappathikaram and Manimegalai . Tolkappiyam was authored by Tolkappiyar and is considered the earliest of Tamil literary work.
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