Life in the Vedic Period
The Rig Veda, pastoral and agricultural life, the varna system, and how society was organised in early India.
Key Questions
- 1What is the Rig Veda and why is it important?
- 2How did people live during the Vedic period?
- 3What was the varna system and how did it affect people?
CBSE Learning Outcomes
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