WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Four basic categories are defined under this system-Brahmins (priests, teachers, intellectuals), Kshatriyas (warriors, kings, administrators), Vaishyas (agriculturalists, traders, farmers ) and Shudras (workers, labourers, artisans).

Detailed explanation-2: -The system of classification, Varna is a system that existed in the Vedic Society that divided the society into four classes Brahmins (priests), Kshatriyas (warriors), Vaishyas (skilled traders, merchants), and Shudras (unskilled workers).

Detailed explanation-3: -The term “Varna” is derived from the word “Vri” meaning, the choice of one’s occupation. Therefore, Varna is considered with one color or combination. On the other hand, Caste or Jati is derived from the word “Jana” which means taking birth. Therefore, caste is concerned with birth.

Detailed explanation-4: -It is basically classification of people based on their occupation or position they hold in society according to which society is divided into four classes viz., Brahmans (priests or scholars having high position), Kshatriyas (Warriors or knights), Vaishyas (traders), Shudras (unskilled workers or labourers).

Detailed explanation-5: -The four varnas were-Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas and Shudras.