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Rigvedic (1500\u20131000 BCE) and Later Vedic (1000\u2013600 BCE) phases show transition from pastoralism to agrarian economy with iron technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rigvedic: Barley main crop, limited farming. Later Vedic: Rice, wheat, pulses, surplus production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rigvedic: Cattle = wealth, more pastoral. Later Vedic: Agriculture dominant, pastoral life secondary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rigvedic: Copper, bronze tools; no iron. Later Vedic: Iron (Krishna-Ayas) used for plough & weapons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rigvedic: Simple huts, plain pottery. Later Vedic: Permanent houses, Painted Grey Ware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rigvedic: Barter, small trade. Later Vedic: Coins (Nishka, Satamana), craft specialization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rigvedic: Concentrated in north-west (Punjab, Haryana, Afghanistan side).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Later Vedic: Expanded towards Ganga-Yamuna plains; agriculture + rice cultivation flourished.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thus, Rigvedic life was simple & pastoral, while Later Vedic society became agrarian, iron-based, surplus-producing and socially complex.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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