Question

The most celebrated works of the eighteen minor works are?

Answer 1

Answer:

The Sangam Age refers to the period when most of the Tamil literature was composed by a body of

Tamil scholars and poets in three successive literary gatherings called Sangam.

 The Sangam Age spanned from about 3

rd century BC to 4th century AD. As highlighted above, the

literature composed during this period was known as sangam because literary works were compiled in

assemblies of poets (known as sangam). Thus, these literary works are also known as ‘Sangam

literature’.

 It is believed that the literature compiled during the first Sangam has been lost. A large mass of

literature was produced by poets during the Second Sangam.

 Of all the works, only Tolkappiyam written by Tolkappiar has survived. Tolkappiyam is regarded as the

oldest book of Tamil literature. Of the third Sangam Period also, only few literary pieces have survived.

 Wars and relations among the three major South Indian kingdoms—the Pandayas, the Cheras and the

Cholas—are mentioned in Sangam literature. Their wars and deeds are the major theme of Sangam

literature. A