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The Sangam Age

The Sangam Age refers to the time when Tamil scholars and poets gathered in three successive literary assemblies called Sangams. The Pandyas, Cheras, and Cholas dynasties were prominent during this time and often at war, which provided themes for Sangam literature. Key sources about the Sangam Age include literary works like the Tirukkural, a text covering ethics, wealth, and love, as well as archaeological sources like megalithic burial monuments made of large stones.

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The Sangam Age
Introduction  Sangam means coming together. The word sangam means assembly or sabha.  Sangam Age refers to the age when many Tamil scholars poets came together in three successive literary gatherings called as Sangam.  Pandyas, Cheras and Cholas were always at war.  Their wars and deeds form the themes of Sangam Literature. Pandyas CholasCheras
Sources Literary Archaeological
Sources Literary Sources Tirukkural
Sources Archaeological Sources Megaliths
Literary Sources  A) Tirukkural:  Out of the 18 great poems of Sangam literature, Tirukkural is considered as one of the most important poems.  It contains proverbs on many aspects of life and religion.  It’s a combination of Dharmashastra, Arthashastra and Kamasutra.  It has 133 chapters in it.  It preaches simplicity and truth.  The 133 chapters are divided into three sections namely: a) Aram (righteousness) b) Porul (wealth)
Sources Archaeological Sources Megaliths
Archaeological Sources A) Megaliths:  These are huge stones found at burial sites.  A box like structure was erected with stones without using any mortar.  Also called as memorial stones.
Stonehenge, United Kingdom.
Economy- Sangam Age  The economy during the Sangam Age was simple and self sufficient.  The Sangam society had Rich and Poor people in the society.  Wealthy included Kings and his known ones etc.  Poor included farm labourers, musicians etc.  Poverty was considered as the result of past actions.  People believed in earning money and living well.  They had many skill sets.