The period of Kalabhra is not a dark age. Give reasons.

1.	The period of Kalabhra is not a dark age. Give reasons.
Answer» 1. The literary sources include Tamil Navalar Charithai, Yapernkalam and Periapuranam for the period of Kalabhra. 2. Seevaka Chinthamani and Kundalakesi were aslo written during this period. Many works under pathinenkeezh kanakku were composed. 3. During this period Jainism and Buddhism became prominent. 4. The – introduction of Sanskrit and Prakrit developed Vattezhuththu script. 5. Trade and commerce flourished. So the Kalabhra Period is not a dark age.

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1. The literary sources include Tamil Navalar Charithai, Yapernkalam and Periapuranam for the period of Kalabhra.

2. Seevaka Chinthamani and Kundalakesi were aslo written during this period. Many works under pathinenkeezh kanakku were composed.

3. During this period Jainism and Buddhism became prominent.

4. The – introduction of Sanskrit and Prakrit developed Vattezhuththu script.

5. Trade and commerce flourished.

So the Kalabhra Period is not a dark age.

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