WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Vaishya is the third Varna represented by agriculturalists, traders, money lenders, and those involved in commerce. Vaishyas are also the twice-born and go to the Brahmins’ ashram to learn the rules of a virtuous life and to refrain from intentional or accidental misconduct.

Detailed explanation-2: -Four varna categories were constructed to organize society along economic and occupational lines. Spiritual leaders and teachers were called Brahmins. Warriors and nobility were called Kshatriyas. Merchants and producers were called Vaishyas.

Detailed explanation-3: -These Varnas described the occupation of the people. Brahmins became the priests or gurus. The Kshatriyas became the warriors, Vaishyas became merchants or traders, and Shudras became peasants and labourers.

Detailed explanation-4: -Shudra, also spelled Sudra, Sanskrit Śūdra, fourth and lowest of the traditional varnas, or social classes, of India, traditionally artisans and labourers.