RELIGIONS
CONFUCIANISM
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Detailed explanation-1: -The caste system divides Hindus into four main categories-Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas and the Shudras.
Detailed explanation-2: -The four classes were the Brahmins (priestly people), the Kshatriyas (rulers, administrators and warriors; also called Rajanyas), the Vaishyas (artisans, merchants, tradesmen and farmers), and Shudras (labouring classes).
Detailed explanation-3: -IN PRACTICE, HOWEVER, THERE HAVE ALWAYS BEEN MANY SUBDIVISIONS (J’ATIS) OF THESE CASTES. THERE ARE FIVE DIFFERENT LEVELS IN THE INDIAN CASTE SYSTEM:-BRAHMAN, KSHATRIYA, VAISHYA, SHRUJRA, AND, HARIJANS.
Detailed explanation-4: -1. Brahmans: Brahmans are at the top in Varna hierarchy. Main castes of this Varna are those of priests, teachers, custodians of social ritual practices and arbiter of correct social and moral behaviour.
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.