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Famous Personalities of Madurai Quiz

Madurai's story is inseparable from the people tied to it — from the legendary Kannagi of the Silappatikaram to Mahatma Gandhi, whose 1921 visit changed what he wore for the rest of his life. This quiz covers ten questions on the historical figures every Maduraikaran should know. Read through the answers below, then test your recall on today's live Nan Maduraikaran challenge.

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1. Mahatma Gandhi famously adopted his simple dhoti after a visit to which city in 1921?

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✅ Answer: Madurai

Gandhi decided to wear only a loincloth after witnessing poverty during his 1921 visit to Madurai.

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2. The Tamil epic 'Silappatikaram,' partly set in Madurai, was composed by which poet-prince?

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✅ Answer: Ilango Adigal

Ilango Adigal is traditionally credited as the author of the Silappatikaram.

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3. In the Silappatikaram, heroine Kannagi is said to have cursed and set fire to which city?

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✅ Answer: Madurai

Kannagi's curse and the burning of Madurai form the climactic episode of the epic.

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4. Which Pandya king of Madurai is depicted in the Silappatikaram as wrongly executing Kovalan?

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✅ Answer: Nedunchezhian

Pandyan Nedunchezhian is the king who mistakenly orders Kovalan's execution in the epic.

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5. Nakkirar, a celebrated Sangam-era Tamil poet, is closely associated with the literary assembly held in which city?

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✅ Answer: Madurai

Nakkirar is traditionally linked with the Tamil Sangam academies held at Madurai.

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6. Legendary Carnatic vocalist 'Madurai Mani Iyer' is remembered as a master of which music tradition?

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✅ Answer: Carnatic music

Madurai Mani Iyer was one of the most celebrated Carnatic vocalists of the 20th century.

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7. Rani Mangammal, a notable queen-regent of the Madurai Nayak dynasty, once resided in the palace that today houses which museum?

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✅ Answer: Gandhi Memorial Museum

Rani Mangammal's former palace in Madurai now houses the Gandhi Memorial Museum.

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8. Madurai Kamaraj University is named in honour of which former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister?

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✅ Answer: K. Kamaraj

K. Kamaraj, known for the mid-day meal scheme, is honoured through the university's name.

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9. Thirumalai Nayak, one of Madurai's most celebrated rulers, belonged to which dynasty?

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✅ Answer: Nayak dynasty

Thirumalai Nayak ruled Madurai as part of the Nayak dynasty in the 17th century.

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10. Vishwanatha Nayak, credited with founding Madurai's Nayak rule, was originally a governor under which empire?

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✅ Answer: Vijayanagara Empire

Vishwanatha Nayak began as a Vijayanagara-appointed governor before establishing Nayak rule.

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11. In the Silappatikaram, Kannagi's husband, who is unjustly executed in Madurai, is named?

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✅ Answer: Kovalan

Kovalan, Kannagi's husband, is unjustly executed in Madurai, setting off the epic's climactic events.

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12. In the Silappatikaram, the accomplished dancer who becomes involved with Kovalan before his return to Kannagi is named?

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✅ Answer: Madhavi

Madhavi, a skilled dancer, is involved with Kovalan before he returns to Kannagi in the epic.

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13. Rani Mangammal served as regent of the Madurai Nayak kingdom on behalf of which relation?

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✅ Answer: Her grandson

Rani Mangammal ruled as regent on behalf of her young grandson, guiding the Nayak kingdom during his minority.

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14. Legendary Carnatic vocalist M.S. Subbulakshmi, the first musician to receive the Bharat Ratna, was born in which city?

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✅ Answer: Madurai

M.S. Subbulakshmi, the first musician to receive India's highest civilian honour, was born in Madurai.

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15. Which composer of the Carnatic music 'Trinity' wrote the famous kriti 'Meenakshi Me Mudam Dehi' in praise of the Madurai deity?

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✅ Answer: Muthuswami Dikshitar

Muthuswami Dikshitar, one of the Carnatic music Trinity, composed 'Meenakshi Me Mudam Dehi' honouring the Madurai goddess.

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16. Ilango Adigal, author of the Silappatikaram, is traditionally said to be the brother of which Chera king?

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✅ Answer: Senguttuvan

Ilango Adigal is traditionally regarded as the brother of the Chera king Senguttuvan.

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