Question

To which part of ancient and medieval India is the ‘Sangam Literature’ related to? 
1. North India 
2. East India 
3. North-East India 
4. South India 

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : South India 

The correct answer is South India.

• The period roughly amidst the 3rd century B.C. and 3rd century A.D. in South India (the area lying to the south of river Krishna and Tungabhadra) is known as Sangam Period.
• It has been named after the Sangam center of learning held during that period that prospered under the royal patronage of the Pandya kings of Madurai.
• At the Sangam distinguished scholars amassed and functioned as the board of censors and the choicest literature was rendered in the nature of anthologies.

• The three Sangam were held at:
  •  First Sangam held at Madurai.
  • Second Sangam held at Kapadapuram.
  • Third Sangam at Madurai.