Question

State whether these sentences are true (T) or false (F).
The Tamil epic the Silappatikaram was composed by a poet named Ilango.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

Silappatikaram is one of Five Great Epics according to later Tamil literary tradition. Ascetic-prince Ilango Adigal is credited with this work, who was the younger brother of reputed warrior-king Senguttuvan of the Chera dynasty. As a literary work, Silappatikaram is held in high regard by the Tamil people.