Question

how did a caste-based society​

Answer 1

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Jati (caste) is essentially occupation. In clan-based societies people organized themselves into occupations based on ability / interest / talent. One could move between occupations....

Answer 2

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According to one long-held theory about the origins of South Asia's caste system, Aryans from central Asia invaded South Asia and introduced the caste system as a means of controlling the local populations. The Aryans defined key roles in society, then assigned groups of people to them.