Into how many divisions was the Tamil society divided?
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The caste divisions and tribal arrangements existed together in the Sangam Age. The Tamil Sangam society was basically divided between the high born and the low born differentiating the Brahmins from the common people.
The Tolkappiyam mentions four castes- the Brahmans, kings, traders and the farmers. The Brahmins were a respectable and a learned community of people. The concept of pollution caused by the low born was present in the society. Both Vaishyas and the Vellas were engaged in trade. The Vaishyas cultivated the land, protected cows, made gifts to the kingdoms and performed sacrifices. Same functions were also performed by the Vellas.
The Tolkappiyam mentions four castes- the Brahmans, kings, traders and the farmers. The Brahmins were a respectable and a learned community of people. The concept of pollution caused by the low born was present in the society. Both Vaishyas and the Vellas were engaged in trade. The Vaishyas cultivated the land, protected cows, made gifts to the kingdoms and performed sacrifices. Same functions were also performed by the Vellas.
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four
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The Tamil society was divided into four on the basis of profession in ancient times. This is continued in a modified from the Chola-Pandya Age in the Tamil country.
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