HISTORY
SANGAM AGE
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Question
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Nayaks
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Brahmanas
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Ulavar
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Velas
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Detailed explanation-1: -Ans: The Velirs or Vellalars constituted the ruling and land-owning class in the ancient Tamizhagam.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Vellalas were an elite class of agricultural landlords who formed the aristocracy of the ancient Tamil order during the Sangam age.
Detailed explanation-3: -Social Divisions Tolkappiyam refers to four castes namely Arasar, Anthanar, Vanigar and Vellalar . Vanigars carried on trade and commerce . The Vellalars were Agriculturists . Other tribal groups like Parathavar, Panar, Eyinar, Kadambar, Maravar and Pulaiyar were also found in the Sangam society .
Detailed explanation-4: -The chief source of state’s income was land revenue while a custom duty was also imposed on foreign trade. Major source of fulfilling the royal treasury was the booty captured in wars. The roads and highways were maintained and guarded to prevent robbery and smuggling.