Question

The region ranging from Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh to ....................... was called Tamilakam in ancient period.

• A. Madurai
• B. Rameswaram
• C. Kanyakumari
• D. Kochi

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Kanyakumari

Megaliths

• "Megaliths" are big stones of different shapes, placed over graves in ancient Tamilakam.

• Remnants of iron tools and implements, earthenware, grains, and other objects used during that period have been found in such graves.

• Megaliths are evidences of the human life in ancient Tamilakam. Hence the period is known as the Megalithic Age. The Iron Age of the ancient Tamilakam is known as the Megalithic Age.

• The ancient Tamilakam was ruled by the dynasties called the Cheras, the Cholas, and the Pandyas, collectively known as Moovendars.

• The major sources on the life of people in ancient Tamilakam are the megaliths and the pazhamthamizhpattukal (ancient Tamil songs), also known as 'Sangham Literature'.

• The Pandyas who ruled the ancient Tamilakam with Madurai as their capital, patronized an assembly of poets known as Sangham & their songs are known as 'Sangham Literature'

• The important works in the Sangham literature are Pathupattu, Patittupattu, Akananuru, and Purananuru

• The region ranging from Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh to Kanyakumari (included Kerala) was called Tamilakam in ancient period.

• These provide more information about the human life in the ancient Tamilakam which includes the physiography, plentiful resources, food habits, dressing patterns, ornaments, recreational activities, customs, major occupations, and beliefs of the period.