CIVILIZATION
INDUS VALLEY
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caste
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class
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social
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sanitation
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Detailed explanation-1: -The caste system divides Hindus into four main categories-Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas and the Shudras.
Detailed explanation-2: -Varna, as mentioned in ancient Hindu texts, describes society as divided into four categories: Brahmins (scholars and yajna priests), Kshatriyas (rulers and warriors), Vaishyas (farmers, merchants and artisans) and Shudras (workmen/service providers).
Detailed explanation-3: -untouchable, also called Dalit, officially Scheduled Caste, formerly Harijan, in traditional Indian society, the former name for any member of a wide range of low-caste Hindu groups and any person outside the caste system.
Detailed explanation-4: -IN PRACTICE, HOWEVER, THERE HAVE ALWAYS BEEN MANY SUBDIVISIONS (J’ATIS) OF THESE CASTES. THERE ARE FIVE DIFFERENT LEVELS IN THE INDIAN CASTE SYSTEM:-BRAHMAN, KSHATRIYA, VAISHYA, SHRUJRA, AND, HARIJANS.