Who is said to be the elder brother of Ilango Adigal for whom he denounced the throne and became a saint?
-
Imayavaramban Neduncheralathan
-
Karikala Chozhan
-
Rajaraja Chozhan
-
Cheran Senguttuvan
Ilango Adigal, author of the Tamil epic Silappathikaram, was the younger brother of Cheran Senguttuvan, the Chera king. He renounced his claim to the throne and became a Jain monk (saint).
To answer this question, we need to have some knowledge about the history and literature of ancient South India.
The correct answer is D) Cheran Senguttuvan.
Ilango Adigal was a Tamil poet and the author of the epic Tamil literary work called "Silappathikaram." In the Silappathikaram, Ilango Adigal mentions that he was the younger brother of Cheran Senguttuvan, the Chera king.
According to the story, Ilango Adigal's older brother, Cheran Senguttuvan, was the rightful heir to the throne. However, due to his love for Madhavi, a courtesan, Cheran Senguttuvan renounced his claim to the throne and became a saint. This act of renunciation by Cheran Senguttuvan allowed Ilango Adigal to ascend to the throne.
Therefore, Cheran Senguttuvan is said to be the elder brother of Ilango Adigal, for whom he denounced the throne and became a saint.