SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

WORLD HISTORY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following means ‘the warriors’
A
Brahmins
B
Kshatriyas
C
Shudras
D
Vaishyas
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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. Related Topics: Rajput Caran Kachwaha Rajput Sisodia Rajput Gaur Rajput.

Detailed explanation-2: -Who were Kshatriyas ? Kshatriya is one of the four varna of Hindu society, associated with warriorhood. The Sanskrit term kṣatriyaḥ is used in the context of Vedic society wherein members were organised into four classes: brahmin, kshatriya, vaishya and shudra.

Detailed explanation-3: -At the top of the hierarchy were the Brahmins who were mainly teachers and intellectuals and are believed to have come from Brahma’s head. Then came the Kshatriyas, or the warriors and rulers, supposedly from his arms. The third slot went to the Vaishyas, or the traders, who were created from his thighs.

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