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The Sangam Age

ICSE · Class 9 · History & Civics

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Understanding the Sangam Age and Its Sources

  • Sangam derives from Sanskrit 'Sangha' meaning assembly or association
  • Three successive literary gatherings held in Madurai under Pandyan patronage
  • Third Sangam produced most surviving literature (1st century BCE - 2nd century CE)
2

The Three Tamil Kingdoms: Political Organization

  • Muvendar refers to three chief dynasties: Cheras, Cholas, Pandyas
  • Chera Kingdom: Kerala region, capital Vanji, port Thondi, symbol bow-and-arrow
  • Famous Chera ruler: Cheran Senguttuvan (Himalayas expedition, Pattini cult)
3

Social Structure and Organization

  • Society based on high-born vs low-born distinction rather than rigid caste system
  • Four main groups: Brahmanas, kings, traders (Vaishyas), farmers (Vellalars)
  • Vellalars were landed aristocrats cultivating wetlands
4

Economic Life and Trade

  • Agriculture was primary occupation with rice as main crop
  • Other crops: cotton, ragi, sugarcane, spices (pepper, cardamom, turmeric, cinnamon)
  • State-sponsored irrigation through embankments and canals

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