Question

write short note on sangam literature...​

Answer 1

Answer:

The Sangam means an ‘association’. Here, it refers to Tamil Sangam, an association of Tamil poets, which flourished in ancient history of South India. These Tamil poets composed the Sangam literature and the period in which it was composed is called Sangam Age. During this age there were three important Tamil kingdoms- the Chera, Cholas and the Pandyas. The historical evidences of sangam literature can be traced through three sources namely- literary sources, archaeological sources and foreign accounts.

Answer 2

Sangam literature is greatly involved in South India.

• It is labeled as "poetry of the Nobel ones".

This literature includes the following-

1. Tolkappiyam
2. Ettutogai
3. Pattuppattu
4. Pathinenkilkanakku
5. Silappathikaram
6. Manimegalai.

Sangam literature was made by 473 poets. People from several backgrounds like merchants, the royal family, farmers, etc., came together to create it.

Sangam literature provides us with information about ancient Tamil. Tamil is known for its rich culture and heritage, worldwide.

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