The narrative texts of Sangam literature are known as?

• A. None of these
• B. Melkannakku
• C. Kilkanakku
• D. Ettutokai

Answer: (B)

The narrative texts of the Sangam literature are called Melkannakku. These are 18 major works consisting of eight anthologies and ten idylls. They are considered the works of heroic poetry in which heroes are glorified and perpetual wars and cattle raids during that time are frequently mentioned.