Question: Between Indus Valley Civilization and Vedic Civilization, which one was more ‘refined’ in terms of Society, Planning and Social practices ?
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The Indus Valley civilization (IVC) and Vedic Culture (VC) constitute two great cornerstones in the history of indian culture and civilization.
our source of information of the ivc is mainly archeological while the vc is mostly known from the literary sources , the vedas.
the ivc is more advanced in terms of planning, the city found in ivc is urban whereas in vc is rural.
the ivc people used burnt bricks in construction of houses, the roads are wide, they also used advanced drainage system and even a great bath.
in terms of society, the income of ivc is mainly by trade, industries and crafts. they were peace loving people.they used cotton clothes. the vc is more refined , they practiced agriculture and used cattle. they knew the use of iron unlike ivc who used bronze .
in terms of social practices, the vc is more refined.
the ivc people worshipped nature, also phasuphati they used black on red pottery . they ate most of the animals etc
the vc people worshipped indra, varuna. the used painted grey ware. the used milk products. ate sacrificed meat etc.
both the civilizations are refined in their own ways.
You have brought out some very significant points.
In introduction you could have pointed time frames – Indus Valley Civilization is almost 1000 years older than Vedic Civilization.
Few other points you could have mentioned are:
1> Varna / Caste system.
2> Position of women in society.
Rest you’ve covered. Good answer.