Question

why is Sangam literature considered so important?

Answer 1

The Sangam literature is considered as the main source for the documentation of the early history of the early era of Tamil country.

Explanation:

• Tamil literature is also known as Sangam literature.
• In Tamil direct, Thamizh, Sangam word means "the society" in which we live.  
• It was the old academy of Tamil authors and poets in Madurai the city of Tamil in South India.
• It was run by the Pandya kings.
• Although it is difficult to estimate exact dates but according to a few scholars, the era of Sangam literature dates from c. 300-BCE to 300-CE.

Answer 2

The sangam literature is considered so important because of following reasons:

- In the history of early era of Tamil nadu as the main source for documentation Sagam literature is used.

- Pandyas, cholas, and the cheras uses sangam literature as the main source.

- sangam literature was run by pandyas king and was old academy for tamil poets and authors in Mudurai in south india.

- As suggested by some scholars era of sangam literature was estimate till dates 300-BCE to 300-CE.