Question

When did iron age culture start in india? Discuss its salient features.

Answer 1

Answer:

Iron Age – 1500 BC to 600 BC

These were the 16 kingdoms of ancient India. The smelting of iron to make tools and weapons marks the start of this period. This was the start of civilization and the emergence of states in the country. Ochre Colour Pottery and worship of statues began in this period.

The Iron Age: 1050 BCE – 500 CE

The Copper Age: 3000 BCE – 1050 BCE

The Stone Age: 30.000 BCE – 3000 BCE

Period / Age: Timeline

Answer 2

India's Iron Age emerged in an era of transition known as the Vedic period, lasting from approximately 1500 to 600 BCE. The Vedic period covers both the end of the Bronze Age following the collapse of the Harappan civilization around 1400 CE and the start of the Iron Age