Society of Rig Vedic Period

Society of Rig Vedic Period:

-The four fold varna system was absent.

-The Aryans initially distinguished themselves from the indigenous groups by giving them the name 'Dasa' ,and later 'Dasyus.' based on their physical appearance.

-Three fold social differentiation- Brahmana, Kshatriya & Vish, without a rigid stratification.

-No system of 'Sati' or widow burning.

-Polygamy was allowed but monogamy was preferred.