During the Maurya and Gupta periods, caste rules significantly shaped daily life in India by dictating social hierarchy, occupational roles, and interpersonal interactions. Individuals were born into specific castes, which determined their profession, privileges, and social status, often leading to rigid adherence to these roles. Caste restrictions influenced marriage, dietary practices, and religious participation, creating a structured but stratified society. Thus, caste not only governed individual identity but also reinforced social cohesion and stability, albeit at the cost of mobility and equality.
The Hindu caste system determined a person's profession and who they were permitted to interact with
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The Gupta family belonged to the Vaishya caste. The original homeland of the Gupta dynasty was in Uttar Pradesh or Bangladesh.
The Gupta family belonged to the Vaishya caste. The original homeland of the Gupta dynasty was in Uttar Pradesh or Bangladesh.
There is no reason to think that Gupta kings did not believe in caste system. They were hindus, and caste system was a part of the Hindu social structure.
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the caste system
awsaome and it cool
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Because they felt like it
By the disrespect of the higher classes to the lower classes. It also affected what they could do and what they can't.