Who made up the caste system?
The caste system in India is believed to have originated from ancient Hindu scriptures known as the Rigveda, with influences from historical developments and invasions over time. The system divided society into four main categories: Brahmins (priests), Kshatriyas (warriors and rulers), Vaishyas (farmers and traders), and Shudras (laborers). Outcastes, known as Dalits, were marginalized and considered beyond the caste system.