Question

Difference between lateral vedic period and early vedic period

Answer 1

early vedic period                               Latter vedic period

. women had equal status as men.       .The position of women declined.

.The caste system was not rigid.          .The caste system was rigid.

.king's position was not ritualised.       .The king had a great strenght.

.women recieved education.                 .Education was restricted to women.

.The four fold division was made on      .Divisions were made caste-based.
the basis of occupation

.Widow remarriage was encouraged.    .Widow remarriage was looked down upon.

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