Question

how was the society divided in the early Vedic period ? what was the division based on?​

Answer 1

Answer:

the early Vedic period, the society was divided into different classes based on their profession. In the later Vedic period, Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas and Shudras became four distinct castes or Varnas. In the later Vedic period, the whole lifespan of an Aryan came to be divided into four periods.

Answer 2

Answer:

The society was divided into four social groups—Brahmanas, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas and Shudras. The later Vedic texts fixed social boundaries, roles, status and ritual purity for each of the groups.