Question

Which work is known as the first Malayalam travelogue written in prose?

• A. Varthamanapusthakam
• B. Dharmarajavinte Rameshwarayaathra
• C. Kaashiyaathravarnanam
• D. Ullkallbhramanam

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Varthamanapusthakam

• "Varthamanapusthakam" by Paremmakkal Thoma Kathanar, written in the late 18th century, is widely considered the first travelogue in Malayalam prose. It details his journey to Rome.