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How many Indian castes are there?
5 Brahmans, Kshatriyas, Vaisyas, Sudras, and Pariahs.
What are the four hindus cast?
The four cast of Hindus are : Brahmans, kshatriyas , vaishyas and shudras.
How many classes does the caste system?
There are 4 castes in hindus.These are brahmans , kshatriyas , vaishyas and shudras.
What are the different ranks of the caste system?
Its the Brahmans are priests , Kshatriyas are Soldiers, Vaishyas are merchents and the Harijahns are Untouchables
How many groupings were in the Indo-Aryan caste system?
4 of them castes were:the Brahmans, who were the prieststhe Kshatriyas, who were the warriorsthe Vaisyas, who were the artisans, merchants, and bankersthe Sudras, who were the peasants
The top class in Aryan society was the?
The correct answer is the "Brahmans"
What are the Brahman's jobs?
to worship and do sacrifices for the gods. also they were to teach the Vedas. The priests and scholars in the Indian Caste System. They are the highest class in the Caste System above the kshatriyas, vaisyas, and the sudras. most brahmans are also vegetarian and do not eat any meat.
What did the diet of the Kshatriyas consist of?
Normal Indian food in addition to meat other than beef since the cow is revered by all Hindus.
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.
The priestly class of Indian society was?
The Indian caste system was divided into five different classes (varnas): Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, Shudras and Dalits (the "Untouchables", who were excluded from the caste system all together) The Brahmins were the priestly class that focused primarily on reading the religious scriptures (Vedas). Today the caste system is illegal in India, but those born into the Brahmin caste are still venerated and given privileges.
Name the kshatriya communities which were exterminated by Parshuram?
Ans: Kshatriyas....puragiri kshatriyas(perika) and Kshatriyas all are one
Why was the Brahmans at the top of the caste system?
Brahmans were placed at the top of the caste system in India because they were considered to be the highest caste due to their role as priests and scholars. They were believed to be closest to attaining spiritual enlightenment and had authority over religious ceremonies and knowledge. This hierarchy was established to maintain social order and ensure the continuity of traditional values.
