HISTORY
ANCIENT INDIA
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Brahmins, Vaisyas, Sudra, Kshatriyas, Dalits
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Sudra, Brahmins, Dalits, Vaisyas, Kshatriyas
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Vaiyas, Sudra, Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Dalits
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Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaisyas, Sudra, Dalits
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Detailed explanation-1: -At the top of the hierarchy were the Brahmins who were mainly teachers and intellectuals and came from Brahma’s head. Kshatriyas, or the warriors and rulers, came from his arms. Vaishyas, or the traders, were created from his thighs. At the bottom were the Shudras, who came from Brahma’s feet.
Detailed explanation-2: -Dalit (from Sanskrit: , romanized: dalita meaning “broken/scattered"), also previously known as untouchable, is the lowest stratum of the castes in India. Dalits were excluded from the four-fold varna system of Hinduism and were seen as forming a fifth varna, also known by the name of Panchama.
Detailed explanation-3: -Shudras. The Shudras were the lowest class of class hierarchy in the Varna system. They were comprised of Manual labourers, Workers, Slaves and land-less tenants. Shudras were considered untouchables.
Detailed explanation-4: -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-5: -Brahmins: Vedic scholars, priests or teachers. Kshatriyas: Rulers, administrators or warriors. Vaishyas: Agriculturalists, farmers or merchants. Shudras: Artisans, laborers or servants.