Whose epitaph(Kallarai vasagam) reads 'A humble student of tamil'?
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Veeramamunivar
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Maraimalai Adigal
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Caldwell Iyer
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G.U.Pope
G.U. Pope (George Uglow Pope), the renowned Christian missionary and Tamil scholar, requested the humble epitaph 'A humble student of tamil' on his tombstone. Despite his immense contributions to Tamil literature and translation, he remained modest about his expertise. His tomb in India commemorates his dedication to Tamil studies.
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Option A) Veeramamunivar - This option is incorrect because Veeramamunivar is known for his work in grammar and literature, but his epitaph does not mention being a humble student of Tamil.
Option B) Maraimalai Adigal - This option is incorrect because Maraimalai Adigal was a Tamil scholar and activist, but his epitaph does not mention being a humble student of Tamil.
Option C) Caldwell Iyer - This option is incorrect because Caldwell Iyer was a Christian missionary and scholar, known for his contributions to Tamil studies, but his epitaph does not mention being a humble student of Tamil.
Option D) G.U. Pope - This option is correct because G.U. Pope was a British missionary and Tamil scholar. His epitaph, also known as Kallarai vasagam, reads 'A humble student of Tamil,' which indicates his dedication and passion for learning the Tamil language.
The correct answer is D) G.U. Pope. This option is correct because his epitaph explicitly mentions him being a humble student of Tamil, reflecting his commitment to the language.