WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

ANCIENT INDIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which caste in ancient Indian society had the MOST number of people?
A
Brahmin
B
Kshatriya
C
Sudra
D
Vaishya
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A hierarchical system wherein generally the Brahmins were at the head of the hierarchy, but this hierarchy was disputed in some cases. In various linguistic areas, hundreds of castes had a gradation generally acknowledged by everyone.

Detailed explanation-2: -At the top of the hierarchy were the Brahmins who were mainly teachers and intellectuals and are believed to have come from Brahma’s head. Then came the Kshatriyas, or the warriors and rulers, supposedly from his arms. The third slot went to the Vaishyas, or the traders, who were created from his thighs.

Detailed explanation-3: -Raja Mandalik – He was the ruler of Idar (Sabarkantha). He patronized the Guhilot dynasty or the first founder of Mewar by placing Guhaditya in his Idar kingdom. Guhaditya lived in the palace of raja and rode with Bhil boys. Raja Mandlik gave some land and forest to him, later he became the king of the Idar.

Detailed explanation-4: -Sudra varna includes those working in such jobs as maids, street sweepers, janitors, unskilled laborers, barbers and waiters. The traditional varnas include: Brahmin – the priestly and teacher varna.

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