WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The Brahmins held the most power in Hindu society, they were priests, otherwise known as the spiritual and intellectual leaders of the society.

Detailed explanation-2: -At the top of the caste system were the Brahmin. These were the priests and they held a tremendous amount of power over everybody. There were the only ones who could both study and teach the Vedas, the holy text.

Detailed explanation-3: -Traditionally, Brahmins are accorded the highest ritual status of the four social classes.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Brahmins are the caste from which Hindu priests are drawn, and are responsible for teaching and maintaining sacred knowledge. The other major castes, from highest to lowest, are the Kshatriya (warriors and princes), Vaisya (farmers or merchants), and Shudra (servants and sharecroppers).

Detailed explanation-5: -Peninsulares were Spaniards who carried pure Spanish blood. They were also the most powerful group within the caste system.