Question Q.3CommentGS1GS1
Though not very useful from the point of view of a connected political history of South India, the Sangam literature portrays the social and economic conditions of its time with remarkable vividness. Comment.
Introduction
Sangam is a source suitable to the rich literary works that originated during Pandyan kingdom, with field three 'sangams'.
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Main Body
Important works => 1) Tolarkappiyam, 2) Silappadikaram (Ilango Adigal), 3) Manimekhalai (Satthu)
ECONOMIC CONDITIONS
1Tolarkappiyam provides the classification of land into 'Tinai' => divum to economic resources => Kurinchi - pastoral, Mullai and Paalai - agricultural land, Neyal - maritime/coastal areas.
2Silappadikaram provides vivid description of market place => presence of barter system, kusti-palli (merchant community).
3The division of occupation => farmers, artisans, fishermen, weavers/merchants etc.
4Sangam texts also mention presence
3The division of occupation => farmers, artisans, fishermen, weavers/merchants etc.
4Sangam texts also mention presence of trade and barter system.
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Topper
Ritika Chitlangia
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times
Literature
Sangam literature
Writing Stats
116
Total words
1
Paragraphs
analytical and literary
Tone