The Vedas and Human Rights and Duties in Ancient India

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The Vedas (c.1500-500 BCE), World History Encyclopedia

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Example Keywords & Catalog Subject Headings

Vedas
Hinduism
Civilization
Sanatan Dharma
Sanskrit Literature

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Prospector: Materials from Other Colorado and Wyoming Libraries

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Internet Sources

Before using information you find on the internet for assignments and research, it is important to establish that the information comes from a reliable and appropriate source. The following websites, from government, academic and nonprofit organizations, have been evaluated for authority, accuracy, content and currency.

International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts, Volume 10, Issue 11 November 2022
Cogent Social Sciences, Volume 7, Issue 1 December 2020
International Journal of Humanities Social Sciences and Education, Volume 1, Issue 1 January 2014
World History Encyclopedia Article

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