INDIAN HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The economy of the early Vedic period was mostly agro-pastoral. Agriculture, like animal husbandry, played an important role in improving people’s living standards. Cattle-rearing was a prominent occupation, and the cow was seen as a source of wealth and economic prosperity by the Aryans.

Detailed explanation-2: -Economy of Vedic period was based on pastoralism. Pastoralism is a form of animal husbandry, which was historically undertaken by nomadic people who moved with their herds. It included various herding livestock, including cattle, camels, goats, yaks, llamas, reindeer, horses and sheep.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Rig Vedic Aryans had mainly a pastoral economy. Cattle formed an important item of dona (gifts) made to the priests. The word Gomat was used to signify a wealthy person. It meant the one who possessed many cattle, especially the cows and bulls.

Detailed explanation-4: -Apart from agriculture, one of their essential means of living is cattle breeding. In Vedas, there are prayers for cattle. Cows were kept with great respect and were considered the symbol of wealth and prosperity. For Aryans, the keeping and rearing of cows, buffaloes, goats, sheep, etc., were common.

Detailed explanation-5: -The people cultivated wheat, rice and barley which were the staple food. The people produced products like cotton and oilseeds. The people used hybrid seeds and fertilisers for better produce.