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The Kamba Ramayana which was composed by Maharshi Kamban, possibly was the earliest. The Kamba Ramayana comprises of six kandas instead of seven of the Valmiki Ramayana. The sage Kamban was well-versed in the southern recention of the Valmiki Ramayana, which would be evident from the following episodes which have been included by him in his work:- 1. The churning of the ocean and taking of Visnu in the form of Mohini. 2. Conversation between Laksmana and Tara. 3. Destruction of Dhrumkulya. 4. Battle between Sugriva and Ravana. 5. Journey of she-monkeys to Ayodhya. 6. Dialogue between Kumbhakarna and Vibhisana.