Question

Mention the feature of administration in Sangam society.

Answer 1

Instruction:

• The answer should have at least 3 points.
• Explain the division of kingdoms.
• Explain the division of villages.

Solution:

• The entire kingdom during the Sangam Age was called Mandalam.
• The Mandalam was divided into Nadus and the Nadus were further subdivided into Kurrum.
• The villages were called ur and there were three types of villages
  • Perur - big village
  • Sirur - small village
  • Mudur - old village
• The harbour towns were called Puhars.