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Originally from the time even before Bhudda the priests are Brahmins, the warriors are Kshatriya, the merchants are Vaishya, and the artisans are Shudras. Four was the start but now with Harijan there are many more.
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How many castes in India?
3000 castes and 25000 sub-castes
Who are Hurijans?
The Harijans are the schedule castes or low castes in India.
Are people with Surname pradhan scheduled Castes?
no, they belong to upper castes, mostly from Brahmins, Kshatriyas castes across India and Nepal Region.
What are the castes in sindhis who are scheduled castes?
In sindh there were many who were included in shedeule caste but when sindhiese migrateted in india then the person has to match the data of census of india year 1931 bombay presidency(sindh was part of bombay presidency) and match with list of schedule caste of india
Who introduced castes system to India?
the aryans
How many Indian castes are there today?
India has a complex caste system with thousands of castes. Estimates suggest there are over 3,000 distinct castes, but the number can vary depending on different classifications and regional variations. The Census of India recognizes around 1,600 Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, along with numerous Other Backward Classes (OBCs). The total number of castes can be quite fluid due to social changes and local distinctions.
How many castes are in Hinduism currently?
Mainly Hinduism is followed in India currently in its original form. Caste system has 4 main castes brahmans, khsatriya, vaiishya & suta.
How many castes are there in bihar?
Bihar, like many other states in India, has a complex caste system with numerous castes and sub-castes. While there is no definitive count, estimates suggest that there are over 100 distinct castes in Bihar, which can be broadly categorized into Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes (OBCs), and Forward Classes. The exact number can vary based on different classifications and socio-political contexts.
What are the famous feature in India?
In INDIA there are many different castes of people. INDIA has different & beautiful cultures. INDIANS knows many different types of dances, there r many beautiful places for tours. The INDIANS r most famous for their different & tasty foods:))
How many Indian castes?
India has thousands of castes, with estimates ranging from around 3,000 to over 4,000 distinct groups. The caste system is complex and varies across regions, communities, and social practices. Major castes are often categorized into four primary groups: Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, and Shudras, alongside numerous sub-castes. Additionally, there are Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes recognized by the Indian government for affirmative action purposes.
Best describes the caste system in India?
The castes are known as varnas. The lowest of these are not allowed to associate with the people who are part of the higher castes.
What effect did Hinduism have on the caste system in India?
It allowed people to move between castes
