Discuss the characteristics of the Vedic Society. Answer in 1000 words.
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Occupation of individuals was the basis of classification of a society in the Rig Vedic period.
It was divided into four varnas, namely
Brahmanas (teacher and priests)
Kshatriya (rulers and administrators)
Vaisya (farmers, merchants, and bankers); and
Sudra (artisan and laborers).
There was complete freedom and mobility for the adoption of a profession.
Trades and occupations did not assume a hereditary character in the society (till now).
Salient Features of Vedic Society
The family was the smallest unit of a society. It was primarily monogamous and Patriarchal.
Child marriage was not in fashion.
There was freedom of choice in marriage.
A widow could marry the younger brother of her deceased husband.
The wife was a partner of the husband in all religious and social ceremonies.
The father's property was inherited by son.
The daughter could inherit it only if she was the only child of her parents.