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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.

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.