INDIAN HISTORY

HISTORY

SANGAM AGE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The centre of Sangam literature and the patrons of Sangam poets were:
A
The Cheras of Vanji
B
The Cholas of Uraiyur
C
The Pandyas of Madurai
D
All of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Sangam was the ancient academy of Tamil poets and authors in the city of Madurai in South India under the patronage of the Pandya kings.

Detailed explanation-2: -Pandyas were the patrons of Sangam, an assembly of Tamil poets.

Detailed explanation-3: -It has been named after the Sangam academies held during that period that flourished under the royal patronage of the Pandya kings of Madurai.

Detailed explanation-4: -The most famous among the Velirs were called Seven Patrons or Kadaiyelu Vallalgal. They were Pari, Ori, Malayan, Elini, Pegan, Aay, and Nalli.

Detailed explanation-5: -Answer. Answer: The Sangam literature tells about three Kingdoms that existed during that period-the Cholas, the Pandyas and the Cheras. It mentions about the love, military and war, system of administration, governance and economic and trade relations that were prevalent during that time.

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