UPSC History The Mourya Empire Question Bank Post Maurya Period

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    Regarding the famous Tamil epic, the Silappadikaram, consider the following statements:
    1. It was composed by a poet named Ilango around 1800 years ago.
    2. It is the stoiy of a merchant named Kovalan who lived in Puhar and fell in love with a courtesan named Madhavi neglecting Ms wife Kannagi.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    A)  1 only

    B)  2 only 

    C)  Both 1 and 2

    D)  Neither 1 nor 2

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

                             Silappadikaram is one of the three ancient literary walks written by Ilango Adigal in the Sangam period. Main characters of Silappadikaram were Kovalan-Son of a wealthy merchant in Puhar, Kannaki - Wife of Kovalan, Masattuvan - A wealthy grain merchant and the father of Kovalan, Madhavi - A beautiful courtesan dancer and Chitravathi - Madhavi's Mother.


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