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Which of the following dynasties does NOT belong to the Sangam Period?
Question

Which of the following dynasties does NOT belong to the Sangam Period?

A.

Chera

B.

Pandya

C.

Gupta

D.

Chola

Correct option is C

The Correct Answer is: (c) Gupta
Explanation:
The Sangam Period (approximately 3rd century BCE to 3rd century CE) refers to the ancient Tamil era of literary, cultural, and political development in South India, especially in Tamil Nadu
In contrast, the Gupta Dynasty (c. 319 CE – 550 CE) ruled northern India, much after the Sangam period, and is known for ushering in the Golden Age of India
Information Booster:
• Chera Dynasty – Ruled over western Tamil Nadu and Kerala; important port: Muziris.​
• The Pandyas ruled from Madurai, Cheras from present-day Kerala (Vanji), and Cholas from Uraiyur and later Kaveripattinam.
• Sangam Literature – Composed in Tamil, includes works like Ettuthokai and Pattupattu.​
Tolkappiyam is one of the earliest Tamil grammatical texts from this era.
• Chola Dynasty – Early Cholas were based around Urayur; famous king: Karikala Chola.​

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