Q. With reference to the Sangam Polity, consider the following statements:
1.Hereditary monarchy was the prevalent form of government during the Sangam period.
2.The King was assisted by a council comprising priests, spies, envoys, military commanders, and ministers.
3.The Sabha and Manram were exclusively military bodies that advised the King during wartime.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation:
- Hereditary monarchy was indeed the common form of governance in Sangam polity.
- The King was assisted by a council including ministers (amaichar), priests (anthanar), military commanders (senapathi), envoys (thuthar), and spies (orrar).
- Sabha and Manram were not military bodies but assemblies that handled judicial and miscellaneous administrative functions.
Source: NCERT and Ancient India – NCERT (R.S.Sharma)
