INDIAN HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The political life of the Early Vedic period was essentially a tribal polity, with the tribal head at its centre. Jana was the name of the tribe, while Rajana was the name of the tribal chief. With the support of other tribal members and two tribal assemblies, Sabha and Samiti, Rajana managed the tribe’s affairs.

Detailed explanation-2: -Social Life of Later Vedic Aryans. The later Vedic society was divided into four varnas called the Brahmanas, Rajanyas or Kshatriyas, Vaisyas and Sudras. (Know more about the Varna system). The growing cult of sacrifices greatly added to the Brahmanas’ power.

Detailed explanation-3: -The political structure in the Later Vedic period was mostly monarchical, where the king was decided hereditary. The assemblies no longer controlled the king. The Sabha and Samiti lost their importance, whereas the Vidhata disappeared.

Detailed explanation-4: -The polity of the Early Vedic period was basically a tribal polity with the tribal chief in the centre which was transformed towards Monarchy in later Vedic period. Rig Vedic society was semi-nomadic tribal society with pastoral economy.