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The Sangam literature, comprising heroic poetry and anthologies of the early historic period of South India, was primarily composed in which language?
A. Sanskrit
B. Tamil✓ Correct Answer
C. Prakrit
D. Telugu
💡 Solution & Explanation
Sangam literature was written primarily in classical Tamil during the early historic period of South India under the patronage of Pandya kings in Madurai. Other languages like Sanskrit, Prakrit, or Telugu gained prominence in different literary traditions or later historical periods. This corpus reflects the secular and spiritual life of ancient Tamilakam. This literature consists of major anthologies such as Ettuthokai and Pathupattu.
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