Multiple choice general knowledge history

Who is affectionately called as 'Tamil Thatha'?

  1. Va.Ve.Su Iyer

  2. Uu.Ve.Saminatha Iyer

  3. Va.Uu.Si

  4. Devaneya Pavaanar
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Explanation

U.V. Swaminatha Iyer (Uu.Ve.Saminatha Iyer) is affectionately called 'Tamil Thatha' (Tamil Grandfather) for his monumental contributions to Tamil literature, including discovering and publishing ancient Tamil manuscripts. He's a towering figure in Tamil literary scholarship.

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