Tamil history from Sangam literature

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Sangam literature is one of the main sources used for documenting the early history of the ancient Tamil country. The ancient Sangam poems mention numerous kings, princes and poets, the existence of some of whom have been confirmed through archaeological evidence. Sangam literature is still the main source for the early Cholas, the Pandyas and the Cheras.

Age of Sangam[]

Sangam was the ancient academy of Tamil poets and authors in the city of Madurai in South India under the patronage of the Pandya kings. It is difficult to estimate the exact date of these Sangam works. Some scholars suggest the historical Sangam literature era spanned from c. 300 BCE to 300 CE.^[1]

See also[]

• Tamiḻakam
• First Sangam
• Second Sangam
• Tamil Sangams
• List of Sangam poets

References[]

External links[]

• Varalaaru.com – Monthly web magazine on South Indian History and Literature

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