Amoghavarsha I, the Rashtrakuta king, was himself a renowned scholar and poet in Kannada, authoring 'Kavirajamarga'. Pampa and Ponna were celebrated Kannada poets of the 10th century, part of the 'Three Gems' of Kannada literature, both patronized by Jain rulers and influenced by Jainism; Ponna indeed wrote a version of the Ramayana ('Ramakatha'). Nanniah (Nannaya) is considered the first poet of Telugu literature, known for commencing the translation of the Mahabharata into Telugu in the 11th century.
Consider the following pairs 1. Amoghavar‐ - A king and Kannada poet. sha - Kannada Poet under Jain In‐ 2. Pampa fluence. - Began writing the Ma‐ 3. Nanniah habharata in Telugu. - Jain Poet, who wrote on 4. Ponna Ramayana themes. Which of the pairs are correctly matched
Asked in OPSC CS Prelims 2022 · Topic: Provincial Dynasty of North India and Deccan Province (Yadavas of Devagiri)
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Answer: D. All are correct
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