Puranaanuru is a collection of Sangam-era poems dealing with heroism, kings, and significant events, making it a plausible source for references to the Kannagi story.
"The one who gave false judgement (Ethilalan), was deeply hurt by himself as a woman who pulled out one of her breasts to burn the city". These lines which seem to indicate the story Kannagi is found in which of the following Sangam Literature texts?
Asked in TNPSC CS Prelims 2021 · Topic: South India (Chola, Chalukya, Pallava and Sangam Period) (Sangam Literature and Cultural contributions)
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Answer: C. Puranaanuru
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