There are 4 castes in hindus.These are brahmans , kshatriyas , vaishyas and shudras.
the buddha opposed the Caste System
the caste system
The caste system was invented in India. It was originally called Varna. The caste system is the social structure in which classes are determined by heredity.
caste system
The system is called the Caste system.
people into classes of society.
Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas and Shudras, there are others which may not be regarded as in a caste system, or "outcasts"
There is still Caste System (social classes) in India and it puts differences between the people.
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A society in which marriage between classes is prohibited by law or custom is based on a caste system.
In hinduism no one is forced to embrace caste system. rather it is individuals who retain their caste system mainly because they see their caste with pride and respect. caste system was originally made to help society survive and cherish.