Ancient Tamilakam Economy And Culture
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EXAMIVERSE
Social Structure and Culture
- Society organized around kuti (clans) with hereditary occupations.
- Less rigid than northern varna system; inter-kuti interaction was common.
- Sangam literature (e.g., Purananuru, Akananuru) celebrated love, war, ethics, and nature.
- Epics like Silappadikaram and Manimekkalai reflected urban life, justice, and Buddhist values.
Temples, poets, and assemblies (Sangams) shaped Tamilakam’s cultural identity.