compare and contrast the life in early and later Vedic period
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The Vedic age itself is divided into the Early Vedic Period (c. 1500 – 1200 BCE) and Later Vedic Period (c. 1100 – 500 BCE). The reason being that society underwent drastic changes from the time the first Vedas were written to the appearance of later Vedic scriptures.
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Differences Between Early Vedic Age and Later Vedic Age
S.No Factors Early Vedic Period Later Vedic Period
1 Caste The caste system was flexible
and based on profession rather
than birth
The caste system
became more rigid in
this period with birth
being the main
criteria
2 Treatment of lower
castes
There was no concept of
Shudra or untouchables
Shudras became a
mainstay in the Later
Vedic period. Their
sole function was to
serve those of the
upper-castes
3 Role of Women Women were allowed a greater
degree of freedom in this
period. They were allowed to
participate in the political
process of the time to a certain
extent
Women were
restricted from their
participation in
society by being relegated to
subordinate and
docile roles
4 Nature of
Government
Kingship was fluid as the kings
were elected for a fixed period
As society became
more urbanized inby the local assembly known as
Samiti
this period, the need
for stable leadership
was realized. Thus
the absolute rule of
the Kings became
more and more
prominent
5 Society Early Vedic society was
pastoralist and semi-nomadic in
nature
Society became more
settled in nature. IT
became centered
around agriculture in
general
6 Economy In the Early Vedic Period, the
barter system was more
prevalent with little to no
monetary value transaction
being part of the exchange
Although the barter
system was still in
practice, it was
largely replaced by
the exchange of gold
and silver coins
known as Krishnala
7. Texts Rigveda. This text is cited as the
earliest text from this period
Yajurveda.
Samaveda
Atharvaveda