Question

As the economy and the needs of society grew, people
with new skills were required. Smaller castes, or jatis,
appeared amongst the Brahmanas. On the other
hand, many tribes and social groups were taken into
caste-based society and given the status of jatis.
Changing Society: New Castes and
Hierarchies
emerged within varnas. For example, new castes
Specialised artisans – smiths, carpenters and masons
were also recognised as separate jatis by the
Brahmanas. Jatis, rather than varna, became the
basis for organising society.
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Answer 1

Answer:

New Castes and Hierarchies

Due to various economic and social developments, The demand for people with new skills increased.

Smaller castes or jatis, emerged within varnas. Jatis consisted of the tribes and social groups that were included in the caste-based society, specialised artisans like smiths, carpenters and masons.

Jatis became the basis for organisation of the societies.

New Rajput clans among the Kshatriyas, which belonged to the different lineages like Hunas, Chandelas, Chalukyas and others, replaced the older rulers, especially in agricultural areas. A new and developed society emerged that had many powerfull states.