• Sangam literature mentions three regular varnas, namely, Brahmins, Kshatriyas and Vaisyas

  • There were four castes, namely, Tudiyan, Panan, Paraiyan and Kadamban

  • People were organized in professional social groups living apart from one-another

  • The difference in the status and economic conditions was well accepted and rarely challenged by the people


Sangam literature mentions three regular varnas, namely, Brahmins, Kshatriyas and Vaisyas