Write a note on the Rigveda.

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Ans: The Rigveda is the one of the oldest books in the world. It includes more than a thousand hymns, called sukta or “well said”. The hymns are in praise of various gods and goddesses. It talks about three important gods- Agni, the god of fire, Indra, a warrior god, and Soma, a plant form which a special drink was prepared.

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