History • Ancient IndiaHard
The Sangam text 'Tolkappiyam' is primarily a treatise on which of the following subjects?
A. Statecraft and administration
B. Grammar and poetics✓ Correct Answer
C. Astronomy and astrology
D. Naval architecture
💡 Solution & Explanation
Tolkappiyam, attributed to the sage Tolkappiyar, stands as the earliest extant Tamil literary work and serves as a comprehensive treatise on grammar, phonology, and poetics. It does not focus on statecraft or naval architecture, which are subjects found in other classical texts.
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