With reference to Sangam Literature consider the following statements 1 The earliest works in Tamil ...........

Ancient and Medival History Religion and Philosopjhy

With reference to Sangam Literature, consider the following statements:

1. The earliest works in Tamil literature, the Sangam Literature, was composed and compiled in assemblies of poets that were held in Madurai.

2. The Sangam literature provides details regarding the administration during the Sangam Age.

3. Tolkappiyam was the earliest of the Sangam Literature.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1 and 3 only

2 and 3 only

1 and 2 only

1, 2 and 3

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Explanation:

Supplementary notes: Sangam Literature

Some of the earliest works in Tamil, known as Sangam literature, were composed around 2300 years ago. These texts were called Sangam because they were supposed to have been composed and compiled in assemblies (known as sangams) of poets that were held in the city of Madurai.

The Sangam literature provides details regarding the administration during the Sangam Age. Monarchy was the system of government during this period. The king was called Vendan, KO, and Irai. The local chieftains were known as Veirs. The law of succession was practiced and the eldest son had enjoyed the right to succeed his father.

The Sangam literature chie fly consists of Tolkappiyam, Ettuttogai, and Pattuppattu. These works provide valuable information to know the history of the Sangam Age. Among these, Tolkappiyam was the earliest.