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History • Medieval IndiaHard

Which medieval historical text, written in Sanskrit by an anonymous author, narrates the legendary origin and history of the Mushika royal family ruling over the Kolathunad region of northern Kerala?

A. Mushika Kavya✓ Correct Answer
B. Unnuneeli Sandesam
C. Ramacharitam
D. Manipravalam

💡 Solution & Explanation

Mushika Kavya, composed by Atula in the 11th century under the patronage of King Kantalika Srikandhan, is a historical kavya detailing the lineage of the Mushika kings of northern Kerala. Unnuneeli Sandesam is a medieval message poem in Malayalam. Ramacharitam is the earliest poetic work in early Malayalam. Manipravalam is a literary style blending Malayalam and Sanskrit. Mushika Kavya remains a rare surviving dynastic chronicle from ancient and medieval Kerala.

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