HISTORY
ANCIENT INDIA
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Untouchables
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Kshatriyas
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Vaishyas
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Sudras
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Detailed explanation-1: -In contemporary India, Shudras constitute 52% of the population and Dalits, as per the 2011 census, constitute 16.6%. Dalits are greater in number than Brahmins, Banias, Kayasthas, Khatris and Kshatriyas (who account for about 5% of the population), and are akin to modern untouchable slaves.
Detailed explanation-2: -Despite Shudras being the lowest caste in the caste system, below them is a social class called the Dalits. Also known as “untouchables, ‘’ these individuals are excluded from the caste system entirely.
Detailed explanation-3: -: a Hindu of a lower caste traditionally assigned to menial occupations.
Detailed explanation-4: -Peninsulares were Spaniards who carried pure Spanish blood. They were also the most powerful group within the caste system.