Which one of the following statements about Tolkappiyam is not correct?

Tolkappiyam is the earliest extant Tamil grammatical text and a foundational treatise on grammar [1]. It is a core component of the classical Sangam corpus, alongside the eight anthologies (Ettuthogai) and Ten Idylls (Paththuppattu) [1]. While its exact dating is debated, scholars generally place its composition between the 3rd century BCE and the 4th or 5th century CE, aligning with the Sangam and early post-Sangam periods [1]. Statement 4 is incorrect because Tolkappiyam was composed by the scholar Tolkappiyar, who is traditionally identified as a disciple of the sage Agastya. In contrast, Panini was a renowned Sanskrit grammarian who authored the Ashtadhyayi during the development of Sanskrit grammar, a work distinct from the Tamil grammatical tradition [2].

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1. [1] History , class XI (Tamilnadu state board 2024 ed.) > Chapter 5: Evolution of Society in South India > Classical Tamil Literature > p. 64
2. [2] History , class XI (Tamilnadu state board 2024 ed.) > Chapter 7: The Guptas > Sanskrit Grammar > p. 99