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Which epic is considered as the continuation of Silappadhigaaram.

  1. Kundalakesi

  2. Manimegalai

  3. Valaiyaapadhi

  4. Seevagasindhamani
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Explanation

Manimegalai, written by Sathanar (a Buddhist poet), is considered the sequel to Silappadhigaaram. It continues the story after the events of Silappadhigaaram, focusing on the daughter of Kovalan and Maadhavi who becomes a Buddhist nun. Kundalakesi, Valaiyaapadhi, and Seevagasindhamani are other Tamil epics in the Five Great Epics collection.

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