Question
Who composed the famous Tamil epic 'Manimekalai'?
This question was previously asked in
RRB NTPC 2019 CBT 1 Question Paper (8-Mar-2021) (Shift 2)
The correct answer is
Sattanar
Manimekalai Composer Identification
The question asks to identify the composer of the famous Tamil epic 'Manimekalai'.
- 'Manimekalai' is one of the Five Great Epics (Aimperunkappiyangal) in Tamil literature.
- It is a sequel to the epic Silappatikaram.
- The renowned poet Sattanar is credited as the composer of 'Manimekalai'.
Therefore, the correct option is the one naming Sattanar.
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