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Tolkappiyam, the early Tamil grammar book written by Tolkapiyar who was a disciple of Agastya, was compiled during the second Sangam held at Kapatpuram.

The ancient Tamil literature or the Sangam songs are broadly classified into Akampattukal and Purampattukal. Akampattukal mainly deals with love while the main theme of Purampattukal is the wars and eulogy of the king.

In the Tamil region, large landowners were known as vellalar, ordinary ploughmen were known as uzhavar, and landless labourers, including slaves, were known as kadaisiyar and adimia.

The Battle of Talikota in 1565 was a decisive conflict that led to the collapse of the Vijayanagara Empire against the combined forces of the Deccan Sultanates.

During Sangam Age, agriculture was the main occupation and the Chera country was noted for its jackfruit, pepper and turmeric.

In the Tamil region, large landowners were known as vellalar, ordinary ploughmen were known as uzhavar, and landless labourers, including slaves, were known as kadaisiyar and adimia.

Karikala Chola is a legendary figure frequently mentioned in the Sangam epic Silappadhikaram, particularly regarding his construction of dams and irrigation works.

The Sangam Age, spanning roughly from the 3rd century BCE to the 3rd century CE, is the earliest historical period for which Tamil literature provides detailed records.

Sangam literature depicts a society with economic disparities where the poor included farm laborers, casual workers, and wandering minstrels who relied on patronage.

Mrichchhakatika, or The Little Clay Cart, is a famous Sanskrit play attributed to the playwright Sudraka.