HISTORY
ANCIENT INDIA
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Vedas
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Kshatriyas
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Vaisyas
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Brahmins
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Detailed explanation-1: -In the Panchavimsha Brahmana (13, 4, 7), the Rajanya are placed first, followed by Brahmana then Vaishya. In Shatapatha Brahmana 13.8. 3.11, the Rajanya are placed second.
Detailed explanation-2: -General category is for Brahmins, they were historically considered as upward caste.
Detailed explanation-3: -The term Caste hierarchy means the social division of people in different groups in society. According to the Hindu religion, there are four caste-Brahmin, Kshatriya, Vaishya, and Shudra. In this caste hierarchy, Brahmins are placed at the top and Shudras are placed at the bottom.
Detailed explanation-4: -Brahmins. The highest of all the castes, and traditionally priests or teachers, Brahmins make up a small part of the Indian population. Vaishyas. A caste that is influential in trade, the Vaishyas were traditionally cattle-herders, agriculturalists, artisans and merchants. Shudras. Adivasi. Dalits. 13-Nov-2014