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प्रश्न
Compare the position of women during the Early Vedic Period and the Later Vedic Period.
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उत्तर
During the Early Vedic period, women were respected and given a high status in society. They even attended the assemblies and participated in debates. The wife was the husband’s partner in all social and religious ceremonies. Girls had the freedom to choose their husbands through the system of ‘ Swayamvara’. But during the Later Vedic period, society became patriarchal as most prayers contained the desire to have a son. The position of women deteriorated during the period. Women were considered inferior to men and were denied education. Their freedom was curtailed. Polygamy began to be practiced. They were supposed to serve their families and were confined to the four walls of their houses.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Describe the political organisation of the Aryans during the ‘Later Vedic Period.
Textbook Keywords: Aryavarta
Textbook Keywords: Rajasuya Yagna
How did society get sharply divided during the Later Vedic Period?
What were the main occupations of the people of the Later Vedic Period?
Mention the important features of the religion of the Later Vedic Period.
State whether the following statement is true or false.
Rice was the staple diet of the Aryans.
State whether the following is true or false:
Excavations indicate the use of iron during the Later Vedic Period.
Choose the correct answer:
The ___________ was composed during the Later Vedic period.
Name the Age in which the Later Vedic Period is known as?
