Tamil Literature

Tamil
Sangam Literature	Assembly of poets Tolkapiyam by Tolkapiayr (Tamil Gammer) Eṭṭuttokai - "Eight Collections"   Epics Manimekalai - Catanar Silappadikaram - Ilango Adigal Secular, socio-economic condition, Bravery, love, ethics, and morality
Significance	Political Chera, Chola, and Pandya three prominent dynasties Monarchy Powerful army and navy Imperialistic outlook Chola king Karikala conquered the Srilanka War and battles Social Amalgamation of northern vedic culture and Indigenous Tamil Culture Horizontal classification oF tamil society rather than vertical as in vedic age As they reside in different geographical regions Then after coming of Northern Brahamans vertical stratification starts Brahmans and Non - Brahmanas Manram : place of communal gathering where fairs, festivals were organised Social status of women was high 8 types of Marriage Economy Flourishing agri, art, craft, trade and commerce Textile was imp. Craft Metal objects Trade and commerce Indo- Roman trade Aricamedu (pondichery) and Muziris were two important port Taxation was developed Religious Local custom and belief Stone warship, water worship, plant worship Animism Ritual and Temple in the city of Madras