ARYANS• Indo-European people that invaded Northern India. (lahing puti; Caucasian) •Migrated from South-Western Asia and entered India through Khyber Pass.• Settled along the Indus River.• They think that they are superior.

• Spoke early forms of Sanskrit.• Preliterate.• Semi-nomadic tenders of sheep, cattle and goats. • Plough agriculture.• Vedas• Mahabharata & Ramayana

ARYAN DOMINATION

•War (glorification of war) • Caste system.• Religion

VEDIC CULTURE(1000-500BC)

• The basis of traditional Indian culture and most of its details evolved. • Maturation of a highly

sophisticated culture.• Philosophy & Metaphysics• Advanced knowledge and

practice of medicine, mathematics, & iron steel metal work.