early vedic
Early Vedic Period Region
I. In early vedic period. Aryans Settled in sapta sindhu area
II . Sapta Sindhu river consist Indus, Saraswati, Chenab, Ravi, Jhelum, Sutlej, Beas
III. Dasa rajaw war or the ten kings held on the battle river bank Parushini (River Ravi)
IV. Sudas, a Bharata king of Tritsu family fought against puru, Yadu, Alina, Paktas, Bhalanas, Sibis. Vishanin.
Early Vedic Period Political organisation
I.Kula or family headed by Kulapa Many Clans Called as Vis. It headed by Vispatı
II.Grama or Village headed by Gramini. Rashtra or Country headed by Rajan
III. Sabha was assembly of elders. Samiti was assembly of members of every family
III. Sabha and Samiti were governing bodies
V. Vidhata was assembly of merchant
VI. Gana was a troop. or Soldiers It headed by Ganapati
VII .Tribe known as Jan it headed by Rajan or king.
VIII .Purohita (adviser) and Senani (army Leader) assested Rajan
IX.Bali was voluntary tribute
X.Monogamous or one husband and one wife, Children practiced
XI.Family was patriarchacl . Family headed by etdest Male member Called as Kulapati
Early Vedic Period Religion/Gods
I.Indra was War Lord ( Breaker of fort Purandar).
II.Agni was fire god He was Intermediary between god and men
III. Varuna was god of Water
IV.Soma was god of plant and Maruts was god of storms
V Savitri was god of light. Gayatri Mantra is addresed to Savitri
VI. No temples. No idol Worship
VII.Yagnas performed during open air
Economy
I Pastrolism or rearing Cattles practiced .Cow considered as Wealth
II. Gold Coins Were Nishka, Krishnal, Satmana
III.Distance measuring scalo was Gavyarti
IV .Time measured in Godhuli
V.Yava was Barley.
VI.Soma and sura was alcholic drinks
Rivers Rigvedic and Modern names
I.Asikani is chenab in Punjab
II. Drishadvati is Ghaggar in Rajasthan
III. Gomati is Gomal in Afghanistan
IV.Kubha is Kabul in Afghanistan
V. Kramu is kurram in Afghanistan
VI. Parashni is Ravi in Punjab
VII .Satudri is Sutlej in Punjab
VIII. Saraswati is Sarsuti in Rajasthan
X .Suvastu is swati in Afghanistan
XI.Sindhu is Indus in Punjab
XII.Vitasta is Jhelum in Punjab
XIII.Vipas is Beas in punjab
The river most mentioned in early Vedic Literature is Sindhu
Later Vedic period Region
I .It was 600 BC between 1000 BC to
II Aryans settlement Covered Whole Northern India
III. Territorial division Consist
(a) Aryavarta Northern India
(b) Madha Desa Central India
(c) Dakshina path Southern India
Later vedicPolitical
I. Rashtra also called as Janapada.
II.Rashtra is kingdom or territory
III. Rashtra headed by Rajan.
IV. Wars were fought for occupation of Rashtras
V. Mahishi was Queen
VI.Purohita was advisor
VII.Suta was royal charioteer
VIII.Bhagaduta Was Collector of taxes
IX.Akshavapa was Courier
X. Govilkarta was head of forest department.
XI.Senani was army general
XII.Gramani was head of village
(XII) Sangrahitri was treasurer
Later Vedic Society
I.Women Lost equal status With Male
II.Aitareya Brahmana said daughter is source of misery Son is protector of family
III.Maitrayani Samita said three evils- women, Dice ,Liquor
IV. In Rigveda X mandala gave Varna system
(a) Brahmana Priest
(b) Kshatriya Warrior
(c) Vaishya Agriculturisi-traders
(d) Shudra Server
Society
V. Jabala Upanishad given
Ashramas
Brahmacharya
Grihastha
Van prastha
Sanyas
VI. Purusharthas
Dharma
Artha
Kama
Moksha
Later vedic Religion
I. Prajapati was creator of universe. Later prajapati became Brahma.
II. Vishnu is god of preserver
III. Rudra is god of animals. Later Rudra replaced by Shiva.
IV.Pushan responsible for protecting Cattles
V.Ashva medha Yagna performed for proving king's sovereignity on surrounding kingdoms
VI .Rajasuya Yagna performed for making king in to Emperor king of kings.
VII. Agnishtoma Yagna performed fer Prosperity for all.
VIII. Vajapeya Yagna for drinking Soma for alcoholic beverage.
Later vedic Economy
(I) Yavanapriya also called as Pepper Cultivated
(II) Rice, Wheat, Barley, Sesame, Cultivated
(III) Ayas also called as Iron used