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Detailed explanation-1: -There are four types of Vedas – Rigveda, Samaveda, Yajurveda, and Atharvaveda. One of the best sources of Ancient Indian History is Vedic literature. Vedas have formed the Indian scripture. The ideas and practices of Vedic religion are codified by the Vedas and they also form the basis of classical Hinduism.

Detailed explanation-2: -The four Vedas are the Rigveda (Knowledge of the Verses), the Yajurveda, the Samaveda, and the Atharvaveda.

Detailed explanation-3: -There are four Indo-Aryan Vedas: the Rig Veda contains hymns about their mythology; the Sama Veda consists mainly of hymns about religious rituals; the Yajur Veda contains instructions for religious rituals; and the Atharva Veda consists of spells against enemies, sorcerers, and diseases.

Detailed explanation-4: -The main god of the Rigveda is Indra, who is also the god of war and weather. He is closely associated with thunder, lightning, and rain. Other important gods include Agni, the god of fire; Soma, the god of plants and medicine; and Rudra, the god of wind and storms.

Detailed explanation-5: -According to tradition, Vyasa is the compiler of the Vedas, who arranged the four kinds of mantras into four Samhitas (Collections).