Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the polity during Sangam Era?
1. Similar to some of the mahajanapada period states, republic was the form of government during Sangam period.
2. Land revenue was the chief source of state’s income as there is no reference about any tax being imposed on goods in the Sangam texts.
Select the correct answer from the code given below:
Answer: B
Notes:
Sangam Era:
- Hereditary Monarchy was the form of government during the Sangam period.
- Each of the Sangam dynasties had a royal emblem- carp for the Pandyas, tiger for the Cholas and bow for the Cheras.
- The military administration was also efficiently organized during the Sangam age.
- Each ruler had a regular army and their respective Kodimaram.
- Land revenue was the chief source of state’s income while custom duty was also imposed on foreign trade.
- Booty captured in wars was also a major income to the royal treasury.
Source: ForumIAS
