name the sources and features of vedic society
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The main sources of the Vedic society are :
Literary sources : The four Vedas - Rig Veda; Sama Veda; Yajur Veda, and Atharva Veda. Archaeological sources : Excavations conducted in Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Northern Rajasthan, along the Indus and Ghaggar rivers.
The main features of the society were :
1. There were four Varnas namely Brahman, Kshatriya, Vaishya and Shudra varna were classified on the basis of occupation and profession of the individual.
2. The Unit of society was family, primarily monogamous and patriarchal.
3. Father’s property was inherited by son.
4. Right to property existed in respect of movable things like cattle, horse, gold, and ornaments and also in respect of immovable property like land and house.
5. The teacher's home was the school where he taught the particular sacred text.
6. Joint family system prevailed.
7. Women enjoyed freedom and good position and equal social and religious rights.
8. Woman were respected and had a right to choose their husband.
9. Inter-cast marriage prevailed.
10. Amusements included music, dancing, chariot, racing, dicing etc.