Answer the question in brief. what was the verna system ?
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Varṇa, in the context of Hinduism, refers to the Brahminic ideology of hierarchizing society into classes. The ideology is epitomized in texts like Manusmriti, which classify the society into four varnas: Brahmins: vaidya/vedic scholars, priests and teachers. Kshatriyas: rulers, warriors and administrators .Varna system is the social stratification based on the Varna, caste. Four basic categories are defined under this system - Brahmins (priests, teachers, intellectuals), Kshatriyas (warriors, kings, administrators), Vaishyas (agriculturalists, traders, farmers ) and Shudras (workers, labourers, artisans)
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