Question

Name the caste divisions during the Sangam age and their occupations associated with each one of them.​

Answer 1

Caste divisions during Sangam age

Explanation:

• The sangam age had four fold vedic system of caste hierarchy did not exist during sangam period.
• The society was organised by occupational groups living apart from each other.
• The land was controlled by chieftains who indulged in constant war.
• There were farmers, shepherds, hunters,fisherman, blacksmiths, weavers, carpenters, merchants, priests etc.
• The Brahmins were ideal priests and even the chief advisors to the king.