Which one of the following statements regarding Sangam age is not corr...
The correct answer is option (D).
Those were Cheras, the Cholas and the Pandyas who patronised the scholars of different branches of literature. The earliest ruler of Chera kingdom, Udayan Cheraladana was a great warrior who defeated the Satavahanas. Kadalapirakottiya Chenkuttuvan was the greatest Chera king who patronised the Sangam literature. The next patrons of the Sangam literature were the Cholas. The greatest Chola king Karikalan Chola encourged the Sangam literature. Under his leadership the Cholas became the leading power of the south. He defeated Cheras and Pandyas. He is equally credited for promoting art, industry and trade.
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Which one of the following statements regarding Sangam age is not corr...
Sangam age refers to the period in ancient Tamil history when the Sangam literature was composed. The Sangam literature consists of a collection of poems and texts written in Tamil, which provide valuable insights into the social, cultural, and political life of the time.
Let's analyze each of the statements provided and determine which one is not correct.
a) Madurai is the Tamil word for Mathura:
This statement is incorrect. Madurai is not the Tamil word for Mathura. Madurai is an ancient city in Tamil Nadu, India, which was one of the major centers of the Sangam age. Mathura, on the other hand, is a city in Uttar Pradesh, India, which was a prominent center during the Mauryan and Gupta periods.
b) Sangam literature is not logically connected:
This statement is incorrect. Sangam literature is logically connected and organized into different categories known as "Ettuthogai" or "Eight Anthologies." These anthologies are thematically organized and contain poems on various topics such as love, war, nature, and morality. The poems within each anthology are interconnected and share common themes and motifs.
c) Sangam literature refers to 2 or 3 Pandyan Kings:
This statement is correct. Sangam literature refers to the reigns of two or three Pandyan kings, specifically Nedunjeliyan II, Mudukudumi Peruvazhuthi, and perhaps Maran Valudi. These kings were patrons of the Sangam poets and their court, and their reigns are referenced in the poems.
d) The Chola kings patronized the Sangam poetry:
This statement is incorrect. The Chola kings did not patronize the Sangam poetry. The Sangam literature primarily refers to the period before the rise of the Chola dynasty, during the reigns of the Pandyan and Chera kings. The Chola dynasty emerged as a major power in South India after the Sangam age.
In conclusion, the statement that is NOT correct regarding the Sangam age is option 'D' - The Chola kings patronized the Sangam poetry.
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