Silappadikaram, composed by Ilango Adigal, is set in the ancient Tamil kingdoms. A significant portion of the epic takes place in the Chola country, where the Cauvery (Kaveri) river is the lifeblood of agriculture and civilization. The epic describes the beauty and significance of the river, depicting it as a goddess and a source of prosperity for the land and its people. For example, Canto 10 describes the city of Puhar located at the mouth of the Cauvery and praises the river extensively.
Which river is praised in the fifth century Tamil epic, _Silappadikaram_?
Asked in UPSC CDS 2 2017 · Topic: South India (Chola, Chalukya, Pallava and Sangam Period) (Sangam Literature and Cultural contributions)
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Answer: A. Cauvery
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