Q. Who was given the title of "the grandfather of the Telugu Poetry" by Krishnadevaraya?
Answer: Allasani Peddana
Notes: Allasani Peddana was ranked as the foremost of the Ashtadiggajalu, the title for the group of eight poets in the court of King Krishnadevaraya. He was honoured with Title "Andhra Kavita Pitamaha" (the grandfather of the Telugu Poetry) by Krishnadevaraya.
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