Question

the first literary work in............... dated,to about 12th century directly indebted to Sanskrit

Answer 1

The first literary works in Malayalam which are dated to about the 12th century are directly indebted to Sanskrit.

The Cheras who ruled Kerala drew upon Sanskritic traditions. The temple theatre of Kerala which is traced back to this period is based on the Sanskrit epics.

Lilatilakam is a 14th century text which deals with grammar and poetics was composed in Manipravalam that literally means 'diamonds and corals', referring to Sanskrit and the regional language.

Answer 2

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The first literacy work in malayalam dated to about 12th century directly indebated to sanskrit.

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