Paper I · 3 History of India & AP · 3.1.3 Vedic age

3.1.3.4 Later Vedic polity and economy: kingdoms, iron and agriculture

In the later Vedic age (c. 1000–600 BCE) the centre of culture moved to the upper Ganga basin, iron and settled farming spread, and tribal chiefdoms grew into larger territorial kingdoms with hereditary kings and elaborate royal sacrifices.

  • APPSC Paper I · Paper I
  • Standard level
  • 5 min read
  • Full course

Key terms

  • Kuru
  • Panchala
  • Painted Grey Ware
  • iron
  • rajasuya
  • ashvamedha
  • vajapeya
  • ratnins
  • bhagadugha
  • Shatapatha Brahmana
  • Videha

What this note covers

  1. Core factsFoundation
  2. ExplainedStandard
  3. DeeperAdvanced
  4. Mains writingMains writing
  5. Common trapsFoundation
  6. Quick revisionFoundation

Read the full note in the app. It is part of the APPSC Paper I full course in Medha AI. Free in the app: the first chapter of each topic.

Read the full note in the app History of India & AP questions with answers

All Vedic age notes · APPSC Paper I syllabus · APPSC Paper I Mock 1 with answers · Start free

Medha AI writes its own notes and checks them against the sources listed. Medha AI is an independent preparation service. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by or connected to APPSC, TSPSC, MPSC, UPSC or any other commission or government body.