What is the relationship between Silappadikaram and Manimekalai?

Manimekalai is the direct sequel; its protagonist is the daughter of the tragic figures (Kovalan and Madhavi) from the Silappadikaram.

Who wrote Manimekalai? Author Sathanar Explained (2018 PYQ)

ID: ART_LIT_2018_133 Ref: The Smile of Murugan: On Tamil Literature

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The Tamil Buddhist epic 'Manimekalai' was written by the poet Sathanar, detailing the spiritual awakening of its titular heroine.