literature medium MCQ

Which of the following is considered the oldest extant Tamil grammar book?

  1. Tirukkural
  2. Tolkappiyam
  3. Silappatikaram
  4. Manimekalai

Answer: Tolkappiyam

The Tolkappiyam, attributed to Tolkappiyar, is the oldest extant Tamil grammar book and the oldest extant long work of Tamil literature.

Topic Indian Literature - Ancient
Exam Relevance UPSC Prelims, TNPSC