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प्रश्न
There are many literary sources to reconstruct the history of the Sangam age. In this context explain the literary importance of famous epics of Tamil literature.
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उत्तर
Famous epics of Tamil literature: ‘Silappadikaram’, ‘Manimekalai’ and ‘Jivakachintamani’ are three famous epics of Tamil literature. The first is regarded as the brightest gem of early Tamil literature. It deals with Kovalan’s love for his courtesan called Madhavi. The other epic ‘Manimekalai’ deals with the adventures of the daughter born of the union of Kovalan and Madhavi. The Epics throw light on the social and economic life of the Tamils up to about the sixth century AD.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Name the two agricultural products during the Sangam Age.
Name the two prominent ports on India’s Western Coast during the Sangam age.
Name the two deities worshiped by people in the Sangam age.
With reference to economic conditions during the Sangam Age, explain the following: Socio-economic Inequalities in the Sangam Age.
In whose honor were the hero stones erected during the Sangam Age?
Who were the Vellalas during the Sangam Age?
Name the chief crops grown during the Sangam Period.
Name the products exported to foreign lands during the Sangam Age.
With reference to the economy during the Sangam Age, answer the following question:
Explain the extent and significance of external trade.
With reference to the Sangam Age, answer the following question:
Describe the achievements of Chera ruler, Senguttuvan; and Chola ruler, Karikalan.
