Q. With reference to Kamba Ramayana, consider the following statements:
1.It was composed during the Vijayanagara Period.
2.It is a Tamil rendition of the Sanskrit Valmiki Ramayana.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanations –
Statement 1 is incorrect. The Kamba Ramayana, also known as Ramavataram, was composed by the Tamil poet Kambar during the 12th century CE. It was composed during the Chola Period.
Statement 2 is correct. It is a Tamil rendition of the Sanskrit Valmiki Ramayana. Kambar adapted the story of Lord Rama into Tamil, blending Tamil cultural elements with the original narrative.
Source: Forum IAS
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