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Harijans are the lowest on the Indian and Hindu Caste System. The where traditionally known as 'the untouchables' but a great Indian leader Ghandhi, changed their names to harijans, meaning children of God. Their main jobs where to sweep the streets, kill animals and other gross stuff. They where considered worthless.
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Why did gandhi name the untouchables HARIJANS?
The word 'Harijan' means children of God.
Who are the group called untouchables?
--In India the untouchables, or Dalits, are the objects of extreme prejudice and discrimination. --The Untouchables TV series (1959-1963) focused on a group of Prohibition Agents in Chicago during the 1930's. Because of their courage and incorruptibility they were nicknamed The Untouchables. It was made into a movie by the same name in 1987.
What is The group of people so low in status that they are not even considered part of the class system of India?
People who do the most meanial work in India, involving dirt, bodily functions, cleaning work, etc. are known as the "Untouchables". Other names used for this caste are "Scheduled Caste" due to the high frequency of being listed on government 'schedules' (for assistance/support); 'Dalit' (a Hindi word meaning "downtrodden"); and 'Harijans', a term used by Mahatma Gandhi, meaning "Children of God".
What was the British Raj?
The British Raj (Reign in Hindustani) was the British rule over the Indian sub continent from 1858 when it took control from the East India Company following the Mutiny 0f 1857. In addition there were Native or Princely states that came under the sovereignty of the British who were responsible for foreign and military affairs but were self governed. It lasted until Independence was granted in 1947 to the newly formed countries (or dominions as they were called at the time) of Pakistan (West and East) and India. East Pakistan became Bangladesh in 1971. The partition along religious lines which were not always clear also split the two largest provinces and has led to continuing trouble between the states. During the period the term British India was also used although this can refer to the period before 1858 while under Company control. There were a number of areas not commonly associated with India included in this term at various stages:- Burma (Myanmar), Somalia, Aden (Yemen), Trucial States (UAE).
Who were the harijans?
untouchability were called the harijans
What is the meaning of harijans in religion?
Harijans is the name Gandhi gave the chandala caste when he said they were holier than the others because they labored harder.
Why did gandhi rename the untouchables?
Gandhi coined the term Harijans (children of God) for the Dalits and the Depressed Classes.However, most dalits were against the use of this term. Narendra Jadhav, notable Dalit economist, once commented, "If we are the children of God, who are the others? Those of the Devil?"
What is a harijan?
harijans are untouchables.They are the people of God.
The lowest caste in India is called Harijans or?
untouchables
Did the harijans support gandhi?
i think it was the other way round
Who are Hurijans?
The Harijans are the schedule castes or low castes in India.
What is another name for untouchables who do work that Indians consider unclean?
harijans
What was considered the lowest castle system in India?
The Untouchables, called in India the Harijans.
Why did gandhi name the untouchables HARIJANS?
The word 'Harijan' means children of God.
What has the author M Showeb written?
M. Showeb has written: 'Education and mobility among Harijans'
Who were Untouchables in the Aryan caste system?
The SHUDRAS or the HARIJANS or the DALITS were the untouchables in the Aryans caste system.
