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Who were Sangams?

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A group of painters
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A group of poets
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A group of singers
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A group of dancers
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The correct option is B A group of poets
"Sangam" is Tamil for the Sanskrit word, "Sangha", which literally translates to "a group of people or an association". In ancient times, a group of poets under the royal patronage of the Madurai Pandyas were referred to as a Sangam.

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