HISTORY
RIG VEDIC PERIOD
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Early Vedic period had social stratification based on their varnas or castes. The ‘Varna System’ was an important feature of the Vedic society. There were four varnas – Brahmanas, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, and Shudras. This social stratification was based on the occupations of the people and not on birth.
Detailed explanation-2: -Agriculture was the main occupation but people in Rig vedic period followed different occupations. Building chariots, making ornaments, weaving, leather dyeing, and pottery were some of the occupations. The society also had doctors who practiced herbal treatments.
Detailed explanation-3: -In the early Vedic-period Varna system was based on Occupation.
Detailed explanation-4: -The Vedic Age was between 1500 BC and 600 BC. This is the next major civilization that occurred in ancient India after the decline of the Indus Valley Civilization by 1400 BC. The Vedas were composed in this period and this gives this age the name. The Vedas are also the chief source of information about this era.
Detailed explanation-5: -The main occupation in the Later Vedic Period was agriculture.