HISTORY
ANCIENT INDIA
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Aryan society remained patrilineal and highly patriarchal
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Increased urbanization led to the proliferation of sub-castes based largely on occupation
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India remained unified for many centuries under the control of a powerful Indian empire
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Aryan religion underwent a spirtual revolution that saw the emergence of new faiths
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Detailed explanation-1: -The later Vedic period started from 1000 BC and continued up to 500 BC. In this age, the Aryans began expanding their land territory. They also conquered non-Aryans who began to live with them in their society. As the land territory grew, the king’s powers began to increase.
Detailed explanation-2: -The society was divided into four social groups-Brahmanas, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas and Shudras. The later Vedic texts fixed social boundaries, roles, status and ritual purity for each of the groups.
Detailed explanation-3: -In contrast to the city-dwelling Harappans, the Aryans were nomads who raised livestock, rode chariots, and loved to gamble. They lived in simple homes. They grouped in clans, and herded sheep and goats. They were ruled by warrior chiefs called rajas.
Detailed explanation-4: -The family was the smallest unit of a society. Child marriage was not in fashion. There was freedom of choice in marriage. A widow could marry the younger brother of her deceased husband. The wife was a partner of the husband in all religious and social ceremonies. More items