Social Life: During the Rig Vedic period, both men and women were devoted to recreations of various kinds. Dancing and singing were enjoyed by both the sexes while horse races and gambling were the pastimes of the males only. This proves that there was ample time left to them for enjoying the … [Read more...]
Economic Life of Aryans during Vedic Period
Economic Life of Aryans during Vedic Period: Agriculture was the main means of occupation and livelihood for the Aryans. The Slokas have referred to agriculture as a god and mercy for better crop and green grass for the animal has been sought by the devotees. References about canals and wells … [Read more...]
Aryans in India : Origin, History, Spread and Expansion of Aryans in India
1. Origin and original home of Aryans (original Aryans) There has been a lot of controversy among the historians over the original homeland of the Aryans. The question as regards the original Aryans being Indians or foreigners is linked up with that of their original home. Where did Aryans came … [Read more...]
Who were the Aryans and Where Aryans came from?
The word Aryan is usually taken to mean a race but actually it is the name of a language than the people. Hence according to the famous German scholar Max Mueller the term Aryan meant language rather than race. The people who spoke this language came to be called Aryans. As there is a controversy … [Read more...]
Migration of Aryans | Aryan Migration Theory
Theory of migration of Aryans Introduction: Historians have different opinion about the original homeland of the Aryans. According to one theory, the Aryans migrated to India from outside India. They came from other countries and settled in India. According to another theory, the Aryans migrated … [Read more...]