Who is the father of the Tamil language?

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Tamil language does not have a single "father," as it has developed over several centuries through the contributions of many poets, scholars, and writers. However, the sage Agastya is revered in Tamil tradition for his contributions to Tamil grammar and literature, and he is often considered a significant...
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Tamil language does not have a single "father," as it has developed over several centuries through the contributions of many poets, scholars, and writers. However, the sage Agastya is revered in Tamil tradition for his contributions to Tamil grammar and literature, and he is often considered a significant figure in the development of the language. read less
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Thiruvalluvar is certainly a significant figure in the history of Tamil language and literature, it is more accurate to view him as one among many important contributors to the development of this rich and complex language.
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We can't say a single person as the father of Tamil. So may contributions are there. Few i mentioned here. Sage Agastya, Thiruvalluvar, bharathiyar and many poets and writers are there...
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