GK
WORLD HISTORY
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Brahmin
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Kshatriyas
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Vaishyas
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Shudra
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Detailed explanation-1: -The second Varna in the social hierarchy are the Kshatriyas who are the rulers and warriors of the society. Their job was to “Protect, administer, and promote material welfare within the society” (Nigosian 136).
Detailed explanation-2: -Kshatriya, also spelled Kshattriya or Ksatriya, second highest in ritual status of the four varnas, or social classes, of Hindu India, traditionally the military or ruling class.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Kshatriyas are a large block of Hindu castes, mainly located in the northern half of India. The Sanskrit term Kshatrā means “warrior, ruler, ‘’ and identifies the second varna, ranking immediately below the Brahmans.
Detailed explanation-4: -In the second place were the rulers, also known as kshatriyas. They were expected to fight battles and protect people. Third were the vish or the vaishyas. They were expected to be farmers, herders, and traders.