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The Rigvedic Period (1500 BCE - 1000 BCE) and the Later Vedic Period (1000 BCE - 600 BCE) were the

In the later Vedic period, progress was seen in all fields such as agriculture, industry and trade. In this period,

The religious life of the Aryans in the later Vedic period underwent significant changes. Changes in the importance of the

In the later Vedic period, several important changes took place in various aspects of the social life of the Aryans.

Historians believe the period from approximately 1000 BCE to 600 BCE was the Later Vedic Period. Significant changes took place

Origin of the word "Veda": The word "Veda" is derived from 'vid' which means 'to know' or 'knowledge' in Sanskrit.

The Rigveda is basically a religious text. Hence a clear idea about the religious beliefs and practices of the Aryans

In the Early Vedic Period, Women had high status and respect in society but in the later Vedic period the

The economy of the Rigvedic Aryans was based on agriculture, animal husbandry, technical industries and to some extent trade. Animal

The social life of the Rig Vedic period (500 - 1000 BCE) was simple, pastoral, and semi-nomadic. Society was structured