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UPSC History Early empire (6 BCE to 1 CE) Question Bank Sangam/Deccans Era

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    Who among the following was the Tamil poet in Sangam age from Sri Lanka?

    A)  Gajabahu          

    B)  Eelattu Poothanthevnar

    C)  Ilambodhiyar      

    D)  Tetradaran

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

     According to legends, the origin of 'Sri Lankan Tamil literature dates back to the Sangam age dated variously from 200 BCE to 600 CE. Eelattu Poothanthevanar was one of the earliest known classical Tamil poets. His poems were included in the Tamil Sangam or Cankam poetry anthologies compiled in Tamilakam before 250 AD.


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