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Who are the Kshatriyas in the cast system?
A
Low Level Work/Sevants
B
Merchants
C
Warriors
D
Priests
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Kshatriya, also spelled Kshattriya or Ksatriya, second highest in ritual status of the four varna s, or social classes, of Hindu India, traditionally the military or ruling class.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Aryans organised themselves in three groups. The first group was of the warriors and they were called Rajanya, later they changed its name to Kshatriyas. The second group was of the priests and they were called Brahmanas.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Kurmi are thought to be descended from some of the early Aryan settlers in India and are Kshatriyas (warrior caste) who converted to farming. In India, the Kurmi is regarded as the dominant caste in agriculture. Kurmi is related to karmi, derived from the word “karma” (action or merit).

Detailed explanation-4: -There were four classes in the caste system: Brahmins (priests and scholars), Kshatriyas (kings, governors, and warriors), Vaishyas (cattle herders, agriculturists, artisans, and merchants), and Shudras (laborers and service providers).

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