Question

Write about the Tamil Society of the Sangam times. Write about the Tamil Society of the Sangam times.

Answer 1

1. There were several Clan – based communities including groups such as Panar, Paratavar, Eyinar, Uzhavar, Kanavar, Vettuvar, and Maravar.
2. Society was not too strictly or clearly stratified.
3. But there existed ranks and higher social groups.
4. The Vendors, chiefs, and their associates formed the higher social groups.
5. There were priests who were known as Antanas.
6. There were artisan groups specializing in pottery and blacksmithy.