How did the early Indo-aryans measure their wealth
The early Indo-Aryans measured their wealth primarily through the possession of cattle. Cattle were considered the primary form of wealth and were used as a measure of status, social position, and economic prosperity.
Cows were particularly valued, as they provided milk, which was an essential food source, and other dairy products. Bulls were used for plowing fields and as a means of transportation. Additionally, cattle could be traded, gifted, or used in rituals and ceremonies.
The number of cattle a person owned directly correlated with their wealth and social standing. The possession of a large herd of cattle indicated prosperity, while a limited number symbolized lower economic status.
Apart from cattle, other measures of wealth in the early Indo-Aryan society included agricultural produce, such as grains, fruits, and vegetables, as well as precious metals and jewelry, which were used for trading, adornment, and storing value. However, cattle continued to be the primary and most significant unit of wealth measurement among the early Indo-Aryans.