Who composed the Manimegalai?

The correct answer is - Poet Sattan of Madurai

Key Points

• Poet Sattan of Madurai
  • Poet Sattan of Madurai is the author of the Tamil epic "Manimegalai".
  • Manimegalai is one of the five great Tamil epics, known as the Aimperumkappiyam.
  • The work is a sequel to the epic "Silappatikaram" and focuses on the daughter of Kovalan and Madhavi, Manimegalai.
  • The epic highlights the principles of Buddhism and the life of Manimegalai as she seeks enlightenment and becomes a Buddhist nun.

Additional Information

• Poet Kamban
  • Kamban is renowned for his Tamil rendition of the Ramayana, known as "Kamba Ramayanam".
  • He is celebrated as one of the greatest Tamil poets.
• Poet Ilangovadigal
  • Ilangovadigal is the author of "Silappatikaram", another of the five great Tamil epics.
  • "Silappatikaram" tells the story of Kannagi and her husband Kovalan.
• Poet Avvaiyar
  • Avvaiyar is the name of more than one Tamil poet, who is known for her wisdom and contributions to Tamil literature.
  • She composed many didactic and moral poems.