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Rig Vedic / Early Period Economy

Economy

The  Aryans crossed the nomadic stage. Yet, great importance was attached to herds of cattle.  Various animals were domesticated. 

The vedic people were probably not familiar with cat and camel.  Tiger was not known ,but the wild  animals like lion ,elephant and boar were known to them.
In all probability ,very little of trade was there.

Money and markets  were known but they were not extensively  used.  Cows and gold  ornaments of fixed value were the media  of exchange. Coins were not known.

Complexity in producing goods made its appearance.  Men of various professions like carpenters, smiths, tanners, weavers, potters and grinders of corn  were there.

The art of healing wounds and curing diseases were in existence.  There were experts in surgery.  Along with herbs and drugs charms and spells were regard as equally potential in healing diseases.