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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
What is known as Sangam literature?
Name the two deities worshiped by people in the Sangam age.
Mention the two views held by scholars regarding the origin of the Dravidians.
How does the inscription of Kharvela, the ruler of Kalinga, enable us to reconstruct the history of the Sangam age?
Hero-stone reminds us of an important event. What is the event?
Name the products exported to foreign lands during the Sangam Age.
Name any two ports of the Sangam Age.
With reference to the society that existed during the Sangam Age, answer the following question:
Explain the position of women.
There are many literary sources to reconstruct the history of the Sangam age. In this context explain the literary importance of Tolkappiyam.
Describe the social conditions that Sangam literature suggests with reference to:
Religion and Religious rituals
