Was iron used in Mahabharata?

Furthermore, many think that the description about iron mentioned in the Mahabharata has been added around 2nd Century BC because it did not exist at the time of the Mahabharata War. Many have believed that iron did not exist during the Vedic Period, so >ayas > means non ferrous alloys ( bronze, brass etc ).

Which is older Mahabharata or Ramayana?

Ramayana is older. It took place in the second yuga (tretha yuga). Mahabharata took place at the end of third yuga (dwapara yuga).

How much old is Mahabharat?

But in India, as the pilgrimage to Kurukshetra for the eclipse indicates, the Mahabharata is a living text that permeates contemporary thought and spirit. Its events may have occurred 5,000 or 3,000 years ago. It was probably first written down some 2,000 years ago or a little earlier.

Does Rig Veda mention iron?

Iron is not mentioned in Rigveda, something scholars have used to help date Rigveda to have been composed before 1000 BCE. Hymn 5.63 mentions “metal cloaked in gold”, suggesting metal working had progressed in the Vedic culture.

Is iron is known in Vedic period?

India’s Iron Age emerged in an era of transition known as the Vedic period, lasting from approximately 1500 to 600 BCE. The Vedic period covers both the end of the Bronze Age following the collapse of the Harappan civilization around 1400 CE and the start of the Iron Age.

Why are there no swords in the Ramayana?

There were no swords either, which proves that the Ramayana, unlike the Mahabaharata, is not an epic of the Ganges valley. It makes no mention of swords – the bow and arrow are the primary weapons in it. The primary objective of this essay is to point to the geographical location of the Ramayana.

Why Ramayana was not written 1 million years ago?

Ramayana was not written 1.6 million years ago because Lord Rama was born in Treta Yuga and Treta Yuga consists of 3600 years.

Why did Rama use bow and arrows to defeat Ravana?

Rama approaches the battle from a logical standpoint and seeks to give Ravana every possible opportunity to make the decision to concede (and live). Rama seeks to spread goodness whenever possible, even to those who wish to kill him. Rama’s bow and arrows are again his weapon of choice, and their power enforces Rama’s own heroism.

Is the time period of Ramayan and Mahabharata important?

So much so that both Ramayan and Mahabharata are still a living force in the life of every Indian. Still, the time period of Ramayan and Mahabharata is debated and questioned. Largely because there is no organic evidence relating to the period of either Ramayana or Mahabharata.