A History of Agriculture in India v1.c34.8

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The Sangam literature provides information regarding the various occupations followed by the population. Apart from farmers, there were shepherds, hunters, and fishermen. The village artisans included blacksmiths, carpenters, weavers, leather-workers and salt-makers. In the towns were merchants, shippers, customs agents and horse-importers. The people were entertained by drummers and dancers. The kings were surrounded by chieftains, warriors, scholars, poets and priests.