Question

difference between early vedic and later vedic society
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Answer 1

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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

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

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

Kingship was fluid as the kings were elected for a fixed period by the local assembly known as Samiti As society became more urbanized in this period, the need for stable leadership was realized. Thus the absolute rule of the Kings became more and more prominent

Early Vedic society was pastoralist and semi-nomadic in nature Society became more settled in nature. It became centred around agriculture in general

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

Rigveda. This text is cited as the earliest text from this period Yajurveda. Samaveda

Atharvaveda