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Tamil Epics a...

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Tamil Epics are also known as .

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Kavyas

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Tolkappiyam

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Kurals

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The correct option is A Kavyas
An epic is a long narrative poem, which is usually related to heroic deeds of a person of unusual courage and unparalleled bravery. Epics are also known as ‘kavyas’. Tamil literature boasts of five great epics. They are Silappadikaram, Manimegalai, Civaka Cintamani, Valayapathi, and Kundlakesi.

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