INDIAN HISTORY

HISTORY

SANGAM AGE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following are correct about the Sangam or Sangam Literature?
A
Sangam was held under royal patronage at Madurai.
B
The didactic works of Sangam Literature are called Kilkanakku
C
The narrative texts of Sangam Literature are called Melkannakku
D
None of these
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Exp) Option b is the correct answer sangam literature are the earliest writings in the Tamil language, thought to have been produced in three chankams, or literary academies, in Madurai, India, from the 1st to the 4th century CE.

Detailed explanation-2: -The correct answer is option 2. Sangam literature is the name given to the earliest available Tamil literature.

Detailed explanation-3: -Sangam literature is the name given to the ancient Tamil literature. The Ancient Tamil Siddhar Agastyar is thought to have led the first Sangam in Madurai. This era is known as the Sangam Period. The three main Tamil kingdoms of this era were Cholas, the Cheras, and the Pandyas.

Detailed explanation-4: -Silappadikaram and Manimekalai are the two famous epics of sangam period.

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