History & Civics
Answer
Agriculture was the chief occupation of the Later Vedic people. Cattle rearing continued. Coppersmiths produced war weapons and ornaments. Ironsmiths produced arrowheads and spearheads. Weavers, leather workers, carpenters, chariot-makers and jewellers lived in the villages. Painted Grey Ware pottery were also produced.
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