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What are the Vedas?
AAncient sacred texts
BModern books
COnly stories
DOnly maps
CBSEClass 6 (CBSE)Social ScienceCh 6 · Topic 2
The Vedic Age
The Vedic Age refers to the period after the Harappan Civilisation, when the Vedas (ancient sacred texts) were composed, shaping early India
Core concept
The Vedic Age is divided into the Early Vedic Period (around 1500-1000 BCE) and the Later Vedic Period (around 1000-600 BCE), each with different social and political developments.
How it works
The Rigveda, the oldest of the four Vedas, contains hymns praising various gods and offers insight into early Vedic society, beliefs, and rituals.
Why it matters
During the Vedic Age, society was organised, agriculture and cattle-rearing were important, and early forms of the varna (class) system began to develop.
Key detail
The Vedic Age laid the foundation for many aspects of Indian culture, including religious practices, social structures, and philosophical ideas that continue to influence India today.
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• The Vedic Age followed the Harappan Civilisation.
• The Vedas are ancient sacred texts composed in this period.
• The Early Vedic Period was around 1500-1000 BCE.
• The Later Vedic Period was around 1000-600 BCE.
• The Rigveda is the oldest of the four Vedas.
• Agriculture and cattle-rearing were important activities.
• The varna (class) system began developing in this age.
• The Vedic Age shaped many aspects of Indian culture.