POEM FROM TAMIL LITERATURE - THE RELENTLESS CONQUEROR
ABOUT THE POEM
The poem THE RELENTLESS CONQUEROR glorifies the overwhelming military power and fearsome reputation of a great king. His war-elephant, horse, spear, and brave warriors inspire such terror that enemies abandon all thoughts of resistance and retreat behind fortified defenses. Even after the enemies signal their unwillingness to fight and submit themselves, the king continues his relentless assault like Yama, the god of death. The poet emphasizes that the king's might is so irresistible that the enemy's prosperous land is destined for ruin and destruction. The poem thus celebrates…
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