Question

The Aryans are considered to have migrated to India. Keeping this view write about (1) Aryan settlements in Rig Vedic Period.
(2) Their family structure​

Answer 1

[1]  Aryans settled in India in Early Vedic Period. This is referred as Saptasindhu or the land of seven rivers; Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas, Sutlej, Indus and Saraswati. Chronology: The period of 1500 B.C and 600 B.C was divided into Early Vedic Age (Rig Vedic Period) and Later Vedic Age.

[2] The Aryans lived in a joint family unit. Like the Romans, they followed patriarchy, i.e. the family was headed by the father. People preferred to have son over daughters and even prayed for the same during sacrifices. Women attended political assemblies and could perform sacrifices along with their husbands