Question

Why is later vedic period called the period of second urbanisation

Answer 1

vedic period was starting from 1000 b c to 600 bc.

Answer 2

The period of second urbanization (6th century B.C. to 3rd century B.C.) brought a large-scale beginning of town life in the middle Gangetic basin.

The second urbanization was characterized by coming up of cities and development of states in the Ganga valley and neighboring regions and gradually in the entire subcontinent. The use of iron led to change in the cultural milieu and also ushered in the phase of urbanization in Ganga Valley.

The widespread use of iron tools and weapons helped the formation large of territorial states. The towns became good markets and both artisans and merchants were organized into guilds under their respective headmen. The chief articles of trade were silk, embroidery, ivory, jewelry, and gold. The cities began to use coins made of metals for the first time.