What was the period of early Vedic traditions?

1500 - 1000 B.C.E

The correct answer is Option (2) → 1500 - 1000 B.C.E

In the ancient times, various thought systems, religious beliefs, and practices coexisted, including the early Vedic tradition, renowned through the Rigveda, a compilation dated between c. 1500 and 1000 BCE. Comprising hymns dedicated to numerous deities, particularly Agni, Indra, and Soma, these verses were chanted during sacrificial ceremonies. People prayed for blessings such as cattle, sons, good health, and long life during these rituals.

Timeline: Major Religious Development in India:

c. 1500-1000 BCE- Early Vedic traditions
c. 1000-500 BCE- Later Vedic traditions
c. sixth century BCE- Early Upanishads; Jainism, Buddhism
c. third century BCE- First stupas
c. second century BCE- onwards Development of Mahayana Buddhism, Vaishnavism, Shaivism and goddess cults
c. third century CE- Earliest temples