Question Q3GS1GS1
Though not very useful from point of viewed of a connected political history of South India, Sangam literature portrays the social & economic conditions of its time with remarkable vividness. Comment!
Main Body
Sangam literature tells the story of time between 300 BC to 300 AD (APPNA).
Etthogai - eight works
Pathinelkilkanaku
SangamTolkappiyam
LiteratureTwo apres Sillappdikaram & Manjimekala'
Divided into three parts ie Aham (Love) & Puram (Valour)
SO-ECO - Economic Conditions:
(A) Social
1Women: Chastity of women highly desired es: Sillappdikaram (Kannagi), allowed to choose husband
2Division: society was divided into four class.
(B) Political
4Centralization of decision making
5Hereditary: kingship
(C) Economic
6Trade & Commerce: export of spices to Roman & Greeks
4Division of labour: local handicraft industries like coppersmith
(D) Religion
8Geography based: Different areas worshipped their own gods [Murugan] was maji god
9'Nadu kai': Stone worship prevalent
Sangam society declared after attack of Kalabhas but Sangam literature still awe us with their vividness.
138 words8 paragraphs
- Comprehensive categorization of social, political, economic and religious aspects
- Specific references to Sangam texts
- Mentions trade and commerce details
- Good structural organization
Topper
Abhishek Singh
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Ancient Indian Literature and Society
Sangam Literature
Social and Economic Conditions of Sangam Period
Writing Stats
138
Total words
8
Paragraphs
Formal, structured
Tone