Answer
Iron
Explanation
In the Later Vedic phase (1000-600 BC), Aryans learned the use of iron, which brought significant changes in their agriculture and military power.
Key Points
- > A key feature of Later Vedic phase
- > Helped in agricultural production
- > Used in making military equipment
Additional Information
- Iron was referred to as 'Shyama Ayas' or 'Krishna Ayas' in Vedic literature.
- The use of iron facilitated agricultural work by clearing forests in the Gangetic valley.
| Subject | Detail |
|---|---|
| Metal Used | Iron |
| Time Period | Later Vedic Phase |