Experience the life of Paleolithic Humans, the food they eat, the tools they used, how they lived etc.

Overview:

• --> Society in pre-Vedic times was primarily tribal and pastoral.


• --> Economy based on cattle rearing, with cattle considered synonymous with wealth.


• --> Social structure was egalitarian, focused on tribal chiefs and occasional gifts.

Impact on Society:

• --> Formation of tribal assemblies for governance and distribution.


• --> Limited agricultural practices with reliance on pastoral economy.


• --> Emergence of social roles such as priests, warriors, and artisans.

Overview:

• --> Social order based on Varna system with Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, and Shudras.


• --> Economically structured society with specific duties and privileges for each Varna.


• --> Legal and religious texts codified roles and interactions between different Varnas.

Impact on Society:

• --> Development of hierarchical social structure impacting economic and political spheres.


• --> Establishment of agrarian economy with taxation system.


• --> Cultural and religious practices influenced by Varna distinctions.

Description:

• --> Early stages marked by tribal and pastoral societies, reflected in Rig Vedic texts.


• --> Transition to agricultural economies and growth of urban settlements during later Vedic period.


• --> Development of social stratification with the establishment of Varna system.

Significance:

• --> Influence on subsequent Indian social, cultural, and political structures.


• --> Shaped the foundation for religious and philosophical thought.


• --> Provided insights into early Indian societal organization and values.

Description:

• --> Emergence of private property and accumulation of wealth.


• --> Adoption of settled agricultural life led to land ownership disparities.


• --> Influence of Varna system and role of priests and rulers in maintaining social order.

Significance:

• --> Shaped early class divisions and hierarchies in Indian society.


• --> Contributed to development of legal and economic systems.


• --> Provided foundation for understanding social dynamics in subsequent periods.