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"Brahmin" is the highest caste in India. There are mainly four castes with number of sub-divisions. Following is the caste-ranks:

1. Brahmin. - Highest.

2. Kshatriya.

3. Marchent (Vaishya).

4. Untouchables (Kshudra) Lowest.

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