A list of important Telugu Poets. — A list of important Telugu Poets

Telugu is the fourth largest spoken language in India. It is one of the 22 languages mentioned in schedule 8th of the constitution of India. Here is the list of famous Telugu poets who enormously contributed to the development of the language.

Here is the list of important Telugu poets and their books.

Few Important Telugu poets

Telugu Poets and Their Titles.

Telugu poets and their Titles.

Telugu poets from Rayalaseema Region:

• Among Astadiggajas, eight famous poets in the court of Krishnadevaraya, Assalani Peddana, Nandi Timmana, Dhurjati comes from the Rayalaseema region.
• Vemana
• Annamayya

Some Facts: Questions: Is the language Telugu one of the recognized languages mentioned in schedule VIII of the Indian constitution?

Ans: Yes, It is one of the 22 languages mentioned.

Question: Who are Astadiggajas?

Ans: These are eight famous poets in the court of Krishnadevaraya. They are Allasani Peddanna, Dhurjati, Pingali Suranna, Tenali Ramakrishna, Ramarajabhushanudu, Mallanna and Nandi Timmana.

Question: Who is known as the father of modern Telugu literature?

Ans: Kandukuri Veeresalingam.

Question: Who translated Mahabharat into Telegu?

Ans- Nannaya, Errana and Tikkana.

Question: Name any female Telugu poets of pre-Independent India?

Ans- Ponaka Kanakamma. She was a freedom fighter. She established Sri Kasturidevi Vidyalam for girls education. Literary works include Nivedyam and Aradhana.

Question: Name any Telugu poets from the Medieval era?

Ans-Nannaya, Srinatha.

Originally published at https://kotashiva.com on April 27, 2021.