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Third Sangam was held at?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Arikamedu
  2. Ernakulam
  3. Madurai
  4. Tuticorin

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Madurai

Explanation: The correct answer is C. Madurai. The Third Sangam was held at Madurai, which was a prominent cultural and literary center of ancient Tamilakam. According to Tamil legends, there were three Sangams (assemblies of Tamil scholars and poets), but only the Third Sangam is historically supported with available literature. Sangams were ancient literary academies organized under the patronage of Pandya kings.