Nannayya Bhattaraka (నన్నయ్య భట్టారక) (1000-1100) is the earliest known Telugu author and first among the 'Kavitrayam'(Trinity of Poets) who translated the great epic Mahabharata into Telugu. He belonged to Tanuku, an ancient city in West Godavari District. Nannayya is held in high regard as the person who revived the Telugu language. He is also known as Adi Kavi in recognition of his great literary work. He also holds the titles Shabda Sasanudu and Vaganu Sasanudu (Law giver of the language) after his Telugu grammar work Andhra Shabdha Chintamani.
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