Question

describe the origin of caste system?plzz answer in very short type

Answer 1

A caste in the early vedic period was a division of society based on occupation. There were four main castes or varnas - brahmins (priests), kshatriyas (warriors), vaishyas (traders and merchants), and shudras(labourers). Initially, people could move from one caste to another depending upon the occupation they chose. By the later vedic period, caste system became more rigid. Caste became something permanent a person was born into. Various sub castes came up within the four main castes. Caste system was also enforced as the rulers punished those who violated it. This was it's origin and establishment. Hope this helps!

Answer 2

According to this theory, the caste systembegan with the arrival of the Aryans in India. The Aryans arrived in India around 1500 BC. The fair skinned Aryans arrived in India from south Europe and north Asia. Before the Aryans there were other communities in Indiaof other origins.

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