Question

Discuss al biruni's understanding of the caste system

Answer 1

The Shudra were created from his feet. Al-Biruni accepted the Brahmanical description of caste system, but disapproved the notion of “pollution” assigned to a creation caste that is Shudras. 5. The concept of social pollution, intrinsic to the caste system, was according to him, contrary to the laws of nature.