HISTORY
SANGAM AGE
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Question
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During the Sangam Age a tutelary tree called Kadimaram or Kavalmaram was planted by the rulers at a central place in the town and they took great care to protect the tree because:
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It was believed that the tree had power to protect the town
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The destruction of the tree was symbolic of the defeat of the ruler
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Both A and B
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The tree was symbolic dynastic growth
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Sangam Society Tolkappiyam also refers to four castes namely arasar(Ruling Class), anthanar, vanigar(carried on trade and commerce) and vellalar(Agriculturists). Ancient primitive tribes like Thodas, Irulas, Nagas and Vedars lived in this period.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Sangam Age is so called because it refers to the gatherings of poets and bards where the bulk of Tamil literature was written. The word ‘Sangam’ is the Tamil form of the Sanskrit ‘Sangha’ which means an association.
Detailed explanation-3: -Tolkappiyam mentioned the custom of a wife killing herself immediately after the death of her husband. severe restrictions imposed on them. Eating of betal leaves was prohibited.
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