How was Indian society divided in ancient times? How did this lead to cast based discrimination
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Indian society was divided into four parts :
- Brahmin
- Kshatriya
- Vaishyas
- Sudras
Brahmins were considered to be pure, wise and gentle.
Kshatriyas were linked with anger, pleasure and boldness.
Vaishyas were deemed to be hard-working people living off the plough.
Shudras were associated with violence and impurity, worthy of contempt.
As such, their social status began to be perceived in the declining order.
Outside of this Hindu caste system were the 'achhoots' the Dalits or the untouchables.
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