give the features of economy in the later and the early vedic period
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The features of te economy in the Vedic period were;
- The economy was primarily pastoral.
- Cattle was synonymous to wealth.
- People at that time flourished in agriculture mainly in the area around the Gang-Yamuna doab due to its highly fertile land.
- There were many other workers in different forms of art, architecture and sculpture such as wood workers, gold smiths, carpenters, et cetera
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The Vedic texts refer to sea and sea voyages. This shows that now sea-borne trade was carried on by the Aryans.
The Aryans did not use coins but specific weights of gold were used for purposes of a gold currency- Satamana, Nishka, Kosambhi, Hastinapur, Kashi and Videha were regarded as renowned trade centres.
Bullock carts were used to carry goods on land. For foreign trade boats and ships were used.
The use of silver was increased and ornaments were made out of it.
The society was divided into the four Varnas: the Brahamanas, Rajanyas or Kshatriyas, Vaishyas and Shudras.
Each Varna had its own set of functions to perform which were enforced ritually. Everyone was assigned a Varna by birth.
The Brahmanas were one of the sixteen classes of priests but later overshadowed other priestly groups. They were considered the purest of classes and performed sacrifices for themselves as well as others.
The Kshatriyas were the class of rulers and kings and their function was to protect the people as well as maintain law and order over the rest of the society.
The Vaishyas were the common people who participated in trade, agriculture and cattle rearing etc. they were the main tribute-payers to the king.
While all these three Varnas were accorded a high status and entitled to wear the sacred thread, the Shudras were not granted the same privilege and were discriminated against.