Who was the 'Andhra Kavita Pitamaha' among the Ashtadiggajas?

Allasani Peddana was given this title, meaning 'The Grandfather of Telugu Poetry'.

Golden Age of Telugu Literature

UPSC Archival Analysis

Q: The 'Ashtadiggajas' were associated with which of the following rulers?

The 'Ashtadiggajas' were a group of eight celebrated Telugu poets in the court of Vijayanagara King Krishnadeva Raya. They were instrumental in the golden age of South Indian literature.

Exam Year

2010

Evidence Source

Link

ID: MED_VIJ_2010_211 Ref: K.A. Nilakanta Sastri, A History of South India