Consider the following statements regarding the prose literature of the middle Malayalam period:
- Manipravaalam was the amalgamation of Sanskrit and Malayalam, and it was a major feature of literature during this period.
- Kuuttu was the form of prose literature aimed at the elite, while Pathakam was performed for the masses.
- Sanskrit influence persisted mainly in the northern parts of Kerala, where Tamil features had strong influence.
Which of the statement/statements given above is/are correct?
1
1 and 2 only
2
2 and 3 only
3
1, 2, and 3
4
1 only