The Sangam Age — Chapter Summary
ICSE · Class 9 · History & Civics
Summary of The Sangam Age for ICSE Class 9 History & Civics. Part of the ICSE Class 9 History & Civics syllabus.
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Overview
The Sangam Age was a major period in the history of South India, known for Tamil poetry, early political kingdoms, megalithic remains, and a lively society and economy. The term Sangam means an assembly or association, and the literature was composed in poetical gatherings held in Madurai. The perio
Key Concepts
Sangam is the Tamil form
Sangam is the Tamil form of the Sanskrit Sangha, meaning an assembly or association. The Sangam texts were composed and compiled in assemblies of poet
The first Sangam was attended by
The first Sangam was attended by Gods and legendary sages including Sage Agastya, and all its works have perished. The second Sangam produced many wor
Tirukkural is a celebrated work by
Tirukkural is a celebrated work by Thiruvalluvar and is one of the eighteen minor works of Sangam literature. It contains 133 chapters and is grouped
Megaliths are box
Megaliths are box-like stone structures made without mortar. They served as burial sites or commemorative memorials. Grave goods, skeletons, stone cir
The three ruling families were Chera
The three ruling families were Chera, Chola, and Pandya, also called muvendar. Their capitals were Vanji, Uraiyur, and Madurai. Their chief ports were
Learning Objectives
- Understand the meaning of Sangam and the nature of Sangam literary assemblies
- Identify the main sources for the study of the Sangam Age, especially Tirukkural and megaliths
- Recognise the three Tamil kingdoms and their important rulers, capitals, ports, and symbols
- Explain the role of local chieftains and Sangam poets in politics and society
- Describe the social structure, occupations, food, dress, entertainment, and status of women
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