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प्रश्न
The Sangam literature gives a complete and true picture of the economic conditions of the age. Describe the economic life of the people with reference to:
Trade
उत्तर
The rulers had big income from trade transactions also. A large number of crafts and occupations are referred to in Sangam literature. The epic ‘Manimekalai’ was written by a grain merchant of Madurai. Tamil literature refers to items of the trade like spices, sandalwood, pearls, sea products, semi-precious stones, and textiles of various types. We also have the information that foreigners (yavanas) visited the coastal towns for trade. Metal lamps in different shapes and bottles of wine figure prominently among the articles of trade brought to India by the foreigners.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Who were 'Tirukurral'?
Mention any two Chera rulers whose names figure in the Sangam literature.
Describe the social conditions that Sangam literature suggests with reference to:
Institution of Marriage
Describe the social conditions that Sangam literature suggests with reference to: Position of Women
Name the three kingdoms mentioned in the Sangam texts.
Name any three Epics mentioned in the Sangam literature.
Name one center of cotton trade mentioned in the Sangam literature.
With reference to the sources of information about the Sangam Age, explain the significance of the following;
Hero stones
With reference to the society that existed during the Sangam Age, answer the following question:
Name the physiographic divisions of the Tamil land and the occupations associated with each one of them.
Name any three Epics mentioned in the Sangam literature.
