Solve this multiple-choice question and choose the correct option.

Sources of ancient Indian history: Primary text for the Early Vedic period. Identify the principal literary source for information on the Early Vedic phase. Choose the correct option.

Difficulty: Easy

Rigveda
Arthashastra
Ramayana
Mahabharata

Correct Answer: Rigveda

Explanation:

Given data

Historical period: Early Vedic (c. 1500–1000 BCE).

ReasoningThe Rigveda is the oldest Vedic Samhita and the principal source for the Early Vedic age.

Final AnswerRigveda

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