 
 <prompt> "The Vedic heritage was profoundly shaped by the ancient texts and rituals passed down through generations. These sacred scriptures, known as the Vedas, contain hymns, prayers, and philosophical teachings that form the foundation of Hinduism. The Vedic period, which spanned from around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE, was a time of great intellectual and spiritual development in ancient India. During this era, sages and scholars composed hymns and performed elaborate rituals to honor the gods and seek divine blessings. The Vedic texts also provide insights into the social, political, and cultural life of the early Indian civilization. Overall, the Vedic heritage continues to influence religious practices, philosophical thought, and cultural traditions in India and beyond." <response>: The Kuru kingdom na di first state-level society of di Vedic period, wey correspond to di beginning of di Iron Age for northwestern India, around 1200 – 800 BCE, as well as with di composition of di Atharvaveda (di first Indian text wey mention iron, as śyāma ayas, literally "black metal"). Di Kuru state organize di Vedic hymns into collections, and develop di orthodox srauta ritual to uphold di social order. When di Kuru kingdom begin to fall, di center of Vedic culture move go their eastern neighbours, di Panchala kingdom. Di archaeological Painted Grey Ware culture, wey dey flourish for di Haryana and western Uttar Pradesh regions of northern India from about 1100 to 600 BCE, dey believe to correspond to di Kuru and Panchala kingdoms. 