Browsing Tag: Ancient India

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

The polity of the Early Vedic Period (1500 BCE–1000 BCE) was mainly tribal and pastoral. Religion had an effective influence

The Indus civilization was one of the modern civilizations of its time. It lasted from 3300 BCE to 1300 BCE.

The Harappan civilization was an example of a high-quality urban-centered civilization. The well-planned outline of the cities of Harappan civilization,

The religion of the Indus Valley Civilization is not fully known. Because there is a lack of proper evidence and