Question

state why the sangam age was so called.

Answer 1

Sangam Age : 
Historians and Indologists regard the Sangam period as the classical period of the Tamil analogues to the age of the classics of Greece and Rome and to that of the Renaissance of later period in Europe. Some even consider the Sangam Age as the 'Golden Age' of the Tamils, which marked a unique epoch in the history of Tamilakam.

Why the Sangam Age was so called :-

The word 'Sangam' literally means 'confluence'. However, in the context of South Indian history, this term can be rendered into English as an assembly, a college or an academy of learned people, held under the patronage of the Pandyan Kings, who were great lovers of literature and the fine arts. The Sangam was a voluntary organisation of poets. It was similar to round table conference, which allowed sitting room only to an authentic poet. This academy or assembly of learned people including the Sangam poets produced literary works of very high quality.

Answer 2

Answer:

The Sangam Age is so called because this period refers to the gatherings of poets and bards and it is believed that the first Sangam was attended by Gods and legendary sages.