In earlier times, there were situations where men who were generous were respected, while those who were miserly or simply accumulated wealth for themselves were despised. These values were cherished in which of the following regions?

Southern India or Tamilakam

There were situations where men who were generous were respected, while those who were miserly or simply accumulated wealth for themselves were despised. One area where these values were cherished was ancient Tamilakam. Amongst other things, the chiefs were patrons of bards and poets who sang their praise. Poems included in the Tamil Sangam anthologies often illuminate social and economic relationships, suggesting that while there were differences between rich and poor, those who controlled resources were also expected to share them.