Question

Which among the following posts is correctly matched with the name used in political administration of the Sangam Age?
1. Ministers – anthanar
2. Envoys – thuthar
3. Spies – amaichar
4. Priests – orrar

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Envoys – thuthar

The correct answer is option 2, i.e Envoys – thuthar.

• Hereditary monarchy was the form of government during the Sangam period.
• The king had also taken the advice of his minister, court-poet and the imperial court or avai. The imperial court or avai was attended by a number of chiefs and officials.
• The king was assisted by a large body of officials who were divided into five councils.
• They were ministers (amaichar), priests (anthanar), military commanders (senapathi), envoys (thuthar) and spies (orrar).
• The military administration was also efficiently organized during the Sangam Age.
• Each ruler had a regular army and their respective Kodimaram (tutelary tree).