HISTORY
ORIGINS OF CIVILIZATION PREHISTORY300 BC
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The 8 Fold Path
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The Feudal System
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The Caste System
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The Patricians
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Detailed explanation-1: -The caste system divides Hindus into four main categories-Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas and the Shudras. Many believe that the groups originated from Brahma, the Hindu God of creation.
Detailed explanation-2: -There were four classes in the caste system: Brahmins (priests and scholars), Kshatriyas (kings, governors, and warriors), Vaishyas (cattle herders, agriculturists, artisans, and merchants), and Shudras (laborers and service providers).
Detailed explanation-3: -The caste stratification of the Indian society had its origin in the chaturvarna system – Brahmins, Kashtriyas, Vaishyas and Shudras. Indian sociologist D.N. Majumdar writes in his book, “Races and Culture in India”, the caste system took its birth after the arrival of Aryans in India.
Detailed explanation-4: -Traditionally, Brahmins are accorded the highest ritual status of the four social classes.
Detailed explanation-5: -Geographical Unity: India has its own fixed natural boundary, because of which different communities are forced to live together. Religious Unity: ADVERTISEMENTS: Cultural Unity: Linguistic Unity: Political unity: Racial Unity: Emotional Unity: