Vedic Society

Vedic society was structured around ancient Indian texts called the Vedas, formed around 1500-500 BCE. It was organized into four main social groups known as varnas: Brahmins (priests and scholars), Kshatriyas (warriors and rulers), Vaishyas (merchants and farmers), and Shudras (servants and laborers). This classification influenced roles, duties, and social interactions. Society was rural, pastoral, and deeply linked to religious rituals and traditions. Although hierarchical, social mobility was sometimes possible through spiritual or martial achievements. The Vedic period laid the foundation for later Indian culture, religion, and social systems.