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प्रश्न
The Sangam literature gives a complete and true picture of the economic conditions of the age. Describe the economic life of the people with reference to:
Trade
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उत्तर
The rulers had big income from trade transactions also. A large number of crafts and occupations are referred to in Sangam literature. The epic ‘Manimekalai’ was written by a grain merchant of Madurai. Tamil literature refers to items of the trade like spices, sandalwood, pearls, sea products, semi-precious stones, and textiles of various types. We also have the information that foreigners (yavanas) visited the coastal towns for trade. Metal lamps in different shapes and bottles of wine figure prominently among the articles of trade brought to India by the foreigners.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Name any two literary sources to reconstruct the history of the Sangam age.
Who were 'Tirukurral'?
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Name the two items of trade referred to in the Tamil literature of the Sangam age.
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What was the theme of the Aham type of literature?
Name the four castes mentioned in the Tolkappiyam.
With reference to the society that existed during the Sangam Age, answer the following question:
Name the physiographic divisions of the Tamil land and the occupations associated with each one of them.
Who wrote ‘Kural’?
With reference to the sources of information, give the significance of the following:
Tirukurral
