WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

ANCIENT INDIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Brahmins were the ____ in the society
A
farmers
B
warriors
C
priests
D
servants
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Brahmin (/ˈbrɑːmɪn/; Sanskrit: , romanized: brāhmaṇa) is a varna as well as a caste within Hindu society. In the Vedic-and post-Vedic Indian subcontinent, Brahmins were designated as the priestly class, serving as priests (purohit, pandit, or pujari) and spiritual teachers (guru or acharya).

Detailed explanation-2: -Traditionally, priests have predominantly come from the Brahmin varna, whose male members are designated for the function in the Hindu texts. Hindu priests are known to perform prayer services, often referred to as puja. Priests are identified as pandits or pujaris amongst the devotees.

Detailed explanation-3: -It is no surprise that the only qualification required to become priests in Brahmin temples in India is to born into a Brahmin family. No one from so-called lower castes is allowed to become priests in Brahmin temples no matter how well versed or educated the so-called lower caste person is.

Detailed explanation-4: -The ancient geographical origins of Brahmins-a prominent ethnic group in the Indian subcontinent-have remained controversial for a long time. This study employed the AMOVA (analysis of molecular variance) test to evaluate genetic affinities of this group with thirty populations of Central Asia and Europe.

Detailed explanation-5: -Gautamiputra Satakarni – most successful ruler of Brahmin Satavahana dynasty use the title Eka-brahmana. Kulasekara Cinkaiariyan – the first of the Aryacakravarti dynasty kings. Mayurasharma – founder of the Kadamba dynasty.

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