Which of the following works is/are considered to be the greatest literary works in Tamil literature from the Sangam period?

Ettuthogai

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Pathupattu

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Ramayana

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Pathinan Kilkanakku

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Solution

The correct option is D Pathinan Kilkanakku
The Tamil language in the Indian language pantheon is of great significance. This is because it evolved independently from Sanskrit and Sanskrit-derived languages. Ancient Tamil literature goes back to the Sangam Era. The greatest literary works in ancient Tamil literature are:

Ettuthogai (Eight anthologies),

Pathupattu (ten idylls)

Pathinen Kilkanakku (a collection of eighteen poetic works)

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