WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Traditionally, Brahmins are accorded the highest ritual status of the four social classes. In practice, Indian texts suggest that some Brahmins historically also became agriculturalists, warriors, traders, and had also held other occupations in the Indian subcontinent.

Detailed explanation-2: -The general category does not simply include Brahmins but also includes Kshatriya sub casts (Rajput, etc.) as well as Vaishya sub castes (marwaris, etc.) General category also includes Christians (all India) and the Muslims.

Detailed explanation-3: -Who was the first Brahmin king of India? Ans: Pushyabhuti Shung who established Shung Dynasty was the first Brahmin King of India.

Detailed explanation-4: -List of Brahmin Kings. Surya, King of Kalinga whose gotra was Kashyap. Soma, King of area near Yamuna river whose gotra was Atreya. Mangal, King of Avanti whose gotra was Atri.

Detailed explanation-5: -These four castes are the Brahmins (priests, teachers), Kshatriyas (rulers, warriors), Vaishyas (landowners, merchants) and Sudras (servants), and the 5th group is the group of the untouchables, called Dalits. One of the Hinduism’s holy books, the Srimad Bhagavatam has a part (7.11.