Question

introduction of later vedic period

Answer 1

Later Vedic Period (1000 – 600 BC)
Advent of Iron Age
Marked by invention of PGW (Painted grey ware) for bowls & dishes
Origin of Sam Veda, Yajur Veda & Atharva Veda
Sections of vedas – Samhitas, Brahmanas, Arankyas & Upanishads
Samhitas: Collection of Vedic hymns & Mantras
According to Satapatha Brahamana Rig veda, Sama Veda & Yajur veda constitutes Traya Veda & were composed by Aryans

Answer 2

Answer:

The period between 1000 BC - 600BC is known as the Later Vedic period. It is also called the Epic Age because the two great epics, the Ramayana and the Mahabharata, were written during this period. The Upanishads were also written towards the end of this period (600 BC).