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Question
With reference to the sources of information about the Sangam Age, explain the significance of the following;
Hero stones
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Solution
Hero stones — The Tamil Sangam literature has many references to monuments raised in memory of such heroes. Hero stones were erected as part of the burial and this has been described by more than 25 Sangam poets.
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