INDIAN HISTORY

HISTORY

SANGAM AGE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following institutions did not exist during the Sangam Age?
A
Ritualistic marriage
B
Slavery
C
Courtesans
D
Sati
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The caste system did not exist in the society during the Sangam Age.

Detailed explanation-2: -Three dynasties ruled during the Sangam Age – the Cheras, Cholas and Pandyas. The key source of evidence about these kingdoms is outlined from the literary references of the Sangam Period.

Detailed explanation-3: -The handicraft included weaving, metal works and carpentry, ship building and making of ornaments using beads, stones and ivory. These were in great demand in the internal and external trade that was at its peak during the Sangam period. A high expertise was attained in spinning and weaving of cotton and silk clothes.

Detailed explanation-4: -Sangam literature mainly consists of Tolkappiyam, the ten poems (Pattuppattu), eight analogies (Ettuttogai), eighteen minor works (Patinenkilkanakku), and famous epics such as Silappadikaram, Manimegalai, and Sivaga Cindamani.

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