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Q91
(CDS-II/2026)
History & Culture › Ancient India
Which one among the following terms was used in the Sangam Texts for ploughmen ?
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In the Tamil region during the Sangam period, society was stratified based on land ownership and occupation. According to early Tamil literature (Sangam texts):
- Uzhavar: This term specifically referred to ordinary ploughmen.
- Vellalar: This term was used for large landowners who often held significant local influence.
- Adimai: This referred to slaves, while Kadaisiyar was used for landless labourers.
The term Gahapati is not from Sangam literature; it is a Pali/Sanskrit term used in North Indian texts (such as Buddhist scriptures) to describe the head of a household or a wealthy property owner. Therefore, for the specific category of ploughmen in the Sangam context, Uzhavar is the correct term.
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