Which renowned poet from Andhra Pradesh is considered the “Adikavi” (first poet) of Telugu literature?

Nannaya
Tikkana
Annamacharya
Potana

The correct answer is: a) Nannaya.

Nannaya Bhattaraka was a Telugu poet who lived in the 11th century. He is considered the “Adikavi” (first poet) of Telugu literature. He is best known for his work on the Mahabharata, which he translated into Telugu.

Tikkana Somayaji was a Telugu poet who lived in the 13th century. He is considered one of the greatest Telugu poets of all time. He is best known for his work on the Mahabharata, which he continued Nannaya Bhattaraka’s translation.

Annamacharya was a Telugu poet and saint who lived in the 15th century. He is considered one of the greatest Telugu poets of all time. He is best known for his devotional songs, which are still sung today.

Potana was a Telugu poet who lived in the 16th century. He is considered one of the greatest Telugu poets of all time. He is best known for his work on the Bhagavata Purana, which he translated into Telugu.

Nannaya Bhattaraka is considered the “Adikavi” (first poet) of Telugu literature because he was the first poet to write a major work in Telugu. His translation of the Mahabharata is considered a masterpiece of Telugu literature.