Who is the Author of "Silapathikaram" ?

Ilango Adigal (Ilango Adikal), a Jain monk and Tamil poet, authored 'Silapathikaram', one of the Five Great Epics of Tamil Literature. This 2nd-century Sangam period masterpiece tells the story of Kannagi, whose righteous anger causes the destruction of Madurai. The work is renowned for its poetic excellence and exploration of justice, morality, and feminine power.