Question

The epic, Silappadikaram refers to the
A) story of Rama B) Jaina elements in the storyline C) culture of Sri Lankan Buddhists D) cult of Shakti worship

Answer 1

Answer:

The epic, Silappadikaram refers to the Jaina elements in the storyline.

Option B) Jaina elements in the storyline is the correct answer.

Explanation:

• It is one of the greatest and earliest epics of the Sangam age.

• The Sangam age extends from about the third century BCE to the third century CE.

• It was the story of the three ancient dynasties of the Cheras, Pandyas and the Cholas of South India.

There are five great epics of the Tamil literature :

• Silappadikaram

• Manimegalai

• Civaka Cintamani

• Valayapathi and

• Kundalakesi