Why is Sangam literature useful for the history of South India?
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Correct answer: It gives glimpses of Tamil society, trade and culture
Sangam poems and related Tamil literary traditions contain references to rulers, chiefs, social groups, occupations, landscapes, warfare, exchange, and maritime trade in the Tamil region. They are literary sources, so they use conventions and poetic descriptions and must be compared with archaeology and inscriptions. They neither decipher the Indus script nor describe only Mauryan capitals or manufacture Gupta coins.
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It gives glimpses of Tamil society, trade and culture
Why is this the correct answer?
Sangam poems and related Tamil literary traditions contain references to rulers, chiefs, social groups, occupations, landscapes, warfare, exchange, and maritime trade in the Tamil region. They are literary sources, so they use conventions and poetic descriptions and must be compared with archaeology and inscriptions. They neither decipher the Indus script nor describe only Mauryan capitals or manufacture Gupta coins.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 History question. Chapter: Writing and City Life. Topic: Development and uses of writing.
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