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Q: What was the caste system during the Indus river valley?
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What group invaded the indus valley and set up the caste system?

The Aryans did.


Fierce warrior that invaded the indus valley civilization and created the caste system?

aryan


When did the caste system start?

There is no known definite start of the caste system in India, however there are several theories. One theory is that the caste system is not ancient, but was started during British rule in India, between 1860 and 1920. Another theory is that the caste system was started when the Aryans moved into the Indus Valley at around 1500 BC. A genetic theory suggests that the caste system started about 1900 years ago, or about 1000 AD.


What long lasting effect did the aryans have in india?

The Aryans were responsible for the Indus Valley civilization. They drove out most of the original inhabitants of North India, called Dasyus, who were probably related to Andamanese and Austro-Asiatic language speaking tribes.


Why was the caste system in India rigid during the postclassical era?

The caste system during the postclassical era was flexible, allowing the system to adjust to new circumstances.


What is the name of the system of social classes in existence in India since around 1500 B.C.?

What is the name of the system of social classes in existence in India since around 1500 B.C.?Select the best answer from the choices provided.The Vedas systemThe caste systemThe sanskrit systemThe Indus Valley syste


Which group introduced and developed the caste system in India?

Caste system was not intentionally introduced by a specific group. It came into existence naturally similar to class system in modern world. Those who were teachers, scholars, priests were considered respectable by all and thus made into a higher caste, on the other side, the sweepers and cleaners, whose work was considered filthy and unworthy naturally formed a low caste group. First answer: (by Abu Koroma) --> the aryan invasion of indus and gandes led to development of the caste system


The chief source for the study of the caste system during the mauryan period is?

arthasasthra


How did hundism affect the caste system?

it affected the caste system by bringing new content to the caste system.


How did the Aryans change the style of the Indians?

By the written language, Caste System invited a flowing, and turned a river valley into a farm lands.


What are the Buddhism beliefs in respect of the caste system?

Buddhism has no belief in caste system. It frankly rejected the caste system.


What was based on the writings of the veda's?

The Caste System