Sangam literature was composed in which classical language?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (C)   ​Tamil

• The authors of the Sangam texts created some of the earliest known written works in Tamil, referred to as the Sangam literature. The term "Sangam" (also spelled as cankam or shangam) refers to an assembly or gathering.
• Sangam literature is believed to have been composed between the 1st and 4th centuries CE in three literary academies or schools, known as Sangams, in the city of Madurai, India.
• According to Tamil legends, the first Sangam was presided over by the ancient Tamil sage Siddhar Agastyar. This period is often referred to as the Sangam Age.

Information booster:

In Tamil mythology, three Sangams are mentioned:

• The Madurai Sangam
• The Kapadapura Sangam
• The Thenmadurai Sangam

Initially, Sangam poetry was associated with the elite and nobility of the time. Over the years, the word "Sangam" came to symbolize a gathering or association.

The Sangam literature, written by ancient Tamil poets, is considered the earliest form of South Indian literature and provides valuable insights into the culture, politics, and society of that era.