Discover India! Silappadikaram by Ilango Adigal (5th century CE).

It is an ancient Tamil epic poem written by poet Ilango Adigal in the 5th century CE.

Set in South India during the Sangam period, it tells the story of Kannagi, a woman who takes revenge on the Pandya King after her husband is falsely accused of theft.

It is one of the five great epics of Tamil literature and is known for its detailed description of Indian society and culture at the time.

It is divided into three parts: the first deals with the period of Kannagi's marriage and her husband's unjust execution; the second covers her journey to the court of the Pandya King; and the third is her revenge.

The poem also includes stories of other characters such as the poet-sage Valayapathi and the merchant trader Kovalan.

It is an important source of information about the political and social history of South India in the 5th century CE.

The poem is also noted for its elaborate description of the lives of merchants and their trading activities.

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