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 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.

Detailed explanation-3: -Traditionally, Brahmins are accorded the highest ritual status of the four social classes. In practice, Indian texts suggest that some Brahmins historically also became agriculturalists, warriors, traders, and had also held other occupations in the Indian subcontinent.

Detailed explanation-4: -Hindus rank the four varnas from highest to lowest. In descending order of importance and prestige, they are the BRAHMIN, the KSHATRIYA, the VAISYA, and the SHUDRA.