Cattle, Horses, Chariots

There were prayers in Rigveda for the cattle, children ( sons),horses. Horses were yoked to the chariots that were used in the battles. Battles were fought to capture land, which was important for pastures, cattle, people , water and many more things.

The wealth obtained were kept by the leaders, some were given to the priests, while the remaining were distributed among the people. Wealth were also used in performing yagnas or the sacrifices of the animals. These yagnas were performed to please gods and goddesses. Offerings in the yagnas were made in the form of ghee, grain and animals.

Men used to take part in the wars. However there were no military or army,but there assemblies where people met to discuss about wars and how to maintain peace. People used to chose leaders who were brave and were warriors.