HISTORY
THE FIRST ONE
|
Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
|
The first Tamil Sangam is said to have been instituted by
|
|
Tiruvalluvar
|
|
|
Parshurama
|
|
|
Mamulanar
|
|
|
Agastya
|
Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The first Sangam mudharchangam was held at Madurai, under the patronage of Makeerthy, the Pandyan king . Around 16, 149 authors had attended this convocation. The major works were Perumparipadal, Mudukuruku, Mudunarai and Kalariyavirai. Agastya was the chairman of the first sangam.
Detailed explanation-2: -The First Sangam, is believed to be held at Madurai, attended by gods and legendary sages. No literary work of this Sangam is available. The Second Sangam was held at Kapadapuram, only Tolkappiyam survives from this. The Third Sangam was also held at Madurai.
There is 1 question to complete.