Question

5. The Sangam literature gives a true picture of society in early south India. In this context, discuss the following:
(a) Composite culture
(b) Caste system
(c) Position of women​

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation: CASTE SYSTEM

Caste divisions and tribal arrangement, division between high and low

born, Brahmans ,their patrons and common men

Tolkappiyam mentions four clastes--- Brahmans , Kings, traders and

farmers---influence of Sanskritic social ideal

Brahmans---respectable and learned community, served the

king occasionally as judicial officers, as priests and

astrologers,attached to land and proud of their country and mother

tongue

Vaishyas--- trade, duties of learning, performing sacrifice, making

gifts, agriculture, protection of cows and trade.

Vellas--- trade, learning Vedas, making gifts, agriculture, worship

POSITION OF WOMEN

Different kinds of women--- married and dutiful house

wives, female ascetics belonging to Buddhism or Jainism

Women were provided with good education, large number

of courtesans and poets

Worship of Kannagi or Patni became popular in the period

of Senaguttuvan