History · From State to Empire
UGC NET June 2024 History (Cancelled)
Which of the following works belongs to the second Sangam?
AAkattiyam
BParipadal
CNatrinai
DTolkappiyam ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) Tolkappiyam — The answer is the Tolkappiyam, which belongs to the second Sangam.
Explanation
★The answer is the Tolkappiyam, which belongs to the second Sangam.
★Sangam literature reveals the systematic history of South India under Pandya patronage.
★Three Sangams were held; the first at Madurai was presided over by Agastya.
★The second Sangam was held at Kapatapuram and also presided over by Agastya.
★Its only surviving text is the Tolkappiyam, a Tamil grammar by Tolkappiyar.
★Akattiyam and Paripadal are linked with other Sangams.
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