HISTORY
SANGAM AGE
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Question
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Assemblies of Tamil Scholars
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Ancient name of South India
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Tamil religious literature
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Dynasty of South India
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Detailed explanation-1: -The word ‘Sangam refers to the association of Tamil poets who flourished under the royal patronage of the Pandya kings at Madurai. The poems composed by these poets are collectively known as Sangam literature.
Detailed explanation-2: -Ans. The Sangam literature was historically known as ‘the poetry of the noble ones’. In literal terms, Sangam means ‘association’ and the literature that connotes ancient Tamil literature is known as Sangam literature. It is South India’s earliest known literature.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Tamil Sangams (Tamil: caṅkam, Old Tamil , from Sanskrit saṅgha) were assemblies of Tamil scholars and poets that, according to traditional Tamil accounts, occurred in the remote past.
Detailed explanation-4: -’Sangham’ means a gathering of learned men. The literature compiled in such gatherings is known as ‘Sangham Literature’. It is part of ancient Tamil literature.