Question

Write a short note on the political life of the aryans ?

Answer 1

Explanation:

The family was regarded as the social and political unit. It was the nucleus of the social life of the early Aryans. The father was the head of the family and he was known as “Grihapati”. The Aryans had joint families.The main occupation of the people was cattle rearing and their wealth was measured in number of cattle.

They practiced agriculture by clearing the forests.

Metals used were copper, iron and bronze.

Few people worked as goldsmith, potters, spinners and carpenters.

The tax levied in the Vedic Period was Bali and Bhaga.

Gold coins called Nishka were used for transaction.

Rivers were used for transportation.

They used Barter system.