History · From State to Empire
UGC NET June 2015 History
Which of the following Tamil anthologies is devoted to the praise of the Chera kings?
AAingurunuru
BKuruntogai
CPadirruppattu ✓ Correct
DNarrinai
Correct answer: (C) Padirruppattu — The Padirruppattu is devoted to the praise of the Chera kings, so the answer is the Padirruppattu.
Explanation
★The Padirruppattu is devoted to the praise of the Chera kings, so the answer is the Padirruppattu.
★It is one of the Eight Anthologies of Sangam literature.
★It praises eight different Chera rulers.
★Each section deals with the deeds of one Chera king.
★It is an important source for the history of the Cheras.
★It belongs to the puram, or war and public life, type of poems.
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