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1. What were the two religious sects that emerged by the end of the Later Vedic Period. (a) Name
the founders and discuss about their early life. (b) Their teachings and Principles, te) Role of their
disciples and efforts made by them to spread the religion. (d) Comparative study between both
the sects (Similarities and Differences)
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Answer 1

Explanation:

The history of the later Vedic period is based mainly on the Vedic texts which were compiled after the age of the Rig Veda. The collections of Vedic hymns or mantras are known as the Samhitas. Iron underwent a long gestation. ... The Vedic Aryans introduced the varna system.