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Which of the following Pandyan Kings is mentioned in the Tamil epic Silapaddikaram?

  1. Ilanjetcenni

  2. Karikala

  3. Nedunjeliyn

  4. Iydgo Adigl
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Explanation

Nedunjeliyan (also spelled Nedunjeliyan) was a Pandyan king mentioned in the Tamil epic Silapaddikaram. He ruled Madurai and is referenced in connection with the story of Kovalan and Kannagi. Ilanjetcenni was an early Pandyan ruler, Karikala was a Chola ruler, and Ilango Adigal was the author of Silapaddikaram (not a king).

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