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Tracing the Roots of Tamil: The Oldest Dravidian Language
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Which of the following is considered the oldest extant Tamil text?
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Tolkappiyam
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Tolkappiyam, a comprehensive work on Tamil grammar and poetics, is widely regarded as the oldest surviving Tamil text, dating back to the 2nd century BCE.