INDIAN HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Region between the Swat and the Indus.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Early Vedic period is also known as the Rig Vedic period. In this period, the Indo-Aryans (c. 1750 BCE to 1000 BCE) believed mostly in pastoral activities, limited agriculture with a smaller economy. They raised cattle, sheep, and goats, which became the symbols of abundance or wealth.

Detailed explanation-3: -Rig Vedic economy was primarily pastoral. They domesticated Pashu (which included cattle, horse and even human beings), as opposed to Mriga, i.e. wild animals. Cattle was synonymous with wealth and a wealthy person was called Gomat.

Detailed explanation-4: -Rigvedic Aryans used the coat of mail and helmet in warfare whereas the people of Indus Valley Civilization did not leave any evidence of using them. Rigvedic Aryans knew gold, silver, and copper whereas Indus Valley people knew only copper and iron.