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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The warrior caste of the caste system was the ____
A
Brahmin
B
Kshatriya
C
Vaishya
D
Sudra
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Kshatriya constitutes the ruling and military elite, the warriors. Their purpose in the society is to fight as warriors during war and govern in time of peace.

Detailed explanation-2: -Kshatriya, also spelled Kshattriya or Ksatriya, second highest in ritual status of the four varnas, or social classes, of Hindu India, traditionally the military or ruling class. Related Topics: Rajput Caran Gaur Rajput Kachwaha Rajput Sisodia Rajput.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Kurmi are thought to be descended from some of the early Aryan settlers in India and are Kshatriyas (warrior caste) who converted to farming. In India, the Kurmi is regarded as the dominant caste in agriculture. Kurmi is related to karmi, derived from the word “karma” (action or merit).

Detailed explanation-4: -The Aryans organised themselves in three groups. The first group was of the warriors and they were called Rajanya, later they changed its name to Kshatriyas. The second group was of the priests and they were called Brahmanas.

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