3000 castes and 25000 sub-castes
They were the people who collect the trash and do most dirty works that the other Castes dos not want to do.
Upon his return to India from South Africa, Gandhi observed the injustices that were perpetrated on India's poorest classes or "untouchables." As a result, he began his non-violent civil disobedience campaign because he believed the lower castes were human beings who were children of God, and therefore entitled to respect.
social system based on birth
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Is Sharya is a Rajput
The Harijans are the schedule castes or low castes in India.
no, they belong to upper castes, mostly from Brahmins, Kshatriyas castes across India and Nepal Region.
In sindh there were many who were included in shedeule caste but when sindhiese migrateted in india then the person has to match the data of census of india year 1931 bombay presidency(sindh was part of bombay presidency) and match with list of schedule caste of india
the aryans
India has a complex caste system with thousands of castes. Estimates suggest there are over 3,000 distinct castes, but the number can vary depending on different classifications and regional variations. The Census of India recognizes around 1,600 Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, along with numerous Other Backward Classes (OBCs). The total number of castes can be quite fluid due to social changes and local distinctions.
Mainly Hinduism is followed in India currently in its original form. Caste system has 4 main castes brahmans, khsatriya, vaiishya & suta.
In INDIA there are many different castes of people. INDIA has different & beautiful cultures. INDIANS knows many different types of dances, there r many beautiful places for tours. The INDIANS r most famous for their different & tasty foods:))
India has thousands of castes, with estimates ranging from around 3,000 to over 4,000 distinct groups. The caste system is complex and varies across regions, communities, and social practices. Major castes are often categorized into four primary groups: Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, and Shudras, alongside numerous sub-castes. Additionally, there are Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes recognized by the Indian government for affirmative action purposes.
The castes are known as varnas. The lowest of these are not allowed to associate with the people who are part of the higher castes.
It allowed people to move between castes
In India, the government reserves 15% of seats in educational institutions and 7.5% of seats in government jobs for scheduled castes, and 7.5% of seats in educational institutions and government jobs for scheduled tribes.
Encourage Inter Caste Marriages. Abolish All Castes Concepts