Q. The ruler Senguttuvan (Red Chera/Good Chera) is famous for which of the following achievements?
1.Introduced the Pattini cult, i.e., worship of Kannagi as an ideal wife.
2.Sent the first embassy to China from South India.
3.His military expedition to the Himalayas is mentioned in the epic Silapathikaram.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation:
Statement 1: Correct. Senguttuvan (Greatest ruler of the Cheras) introduced the Pattini cult (worship of Kannagi as ideal wife).
Statement 2: Correct. He was the first to send an embassy to China from South India.
Statement 3: Correct. His military achievements, including his expedition to the Himalayas, are discussed in the epic Silapathikaram.
