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What was 'Sangam' in Ancient India ?
A)
Sangha or Mandal of Tamil poets
B)
Tamil King's court poets
C)
Tamil settlement
D)
Mesolithic graves

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Sangha or Mandal of Tamil poets



The Sangam period or age (Tamil: சங்ககாலம், caṅkakālam ?), or the third Sangam period, is the period of history of ancient Tamil Nadu, Kerala and parts of Sri Lanka (then known as Tamilakam) spanning from c. 6th century BCE to c. 3rd century CE. It was named after the famous Sangam academies of poets and scholars centered in the city of Madurai.

Published On : June 22, 2021
Category : Indian History
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