The Vedic period, lasting from around 1500 to 500 BCE, is a significant era in ancient Indian history. It is named after the Vedas, the oldest sacred texts of Hinduism, which were composed during this time. The period is characterized by the development of early Indian society, including the establishment of social classes and the practice of rituals and sacrifices. During the Vedic period, the Aryans, a group of nomadic tribes, migrated into the Indian subcontinent. They brought with them their language, Sanskrit, and cultural practices. The period saw the formation of small kingdoms and the beginnings of philosophical thought, which later influenced Indian religions and traditions.