Question

With reference to the source of information about hie Vedic Age, write short notes on the following:

Role of Iron Implements

Answer 1

Role of Iron Implements - In India, the Iron Age began in 1000BC. The village farming communities gradually dispersed in large parts of India from the Gangetic plains to the peninsular south. Iron was a harder metal than copper and bronze. It was cheap and available in plenty Iron deposits were found over large areas; so the man could use an iron to make a livelihood. It was used in the following areas :

1. Agriculture: The Aryans with their agricultural background discovered the use of iron in India, which gradually gave rise of economic development. Discovery of iron gave them new implements like axes to clear the forest and cultivate the land. With the use of iron plough-heads, sickles and hoes, they could bring vast tracts of land under cultivation.
2. Occupation: The use of iron gave rise to new trades by providing durable implements like saws, chisels, hammers, nails and tongs. This gave rise to such occupations as weaving, spinning, carpentry, tanning and tool-making.
3. Defense: Because of its durability and easy availability, iron was extensively used in making weapons of war like swords, armors, shields, and slings.