Question

how was the social in 18th century india
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Answer 1

1.Social life and culture in the 18th century were marked by stagnation and dependence on the past.

2.there was,of course,no uniformity of culture and social patterns all over the country.

3.Nor did all Hindus and all Muslims form two distinct societies.

4. people were divided by religion,region,tribe,language,and caste.

Answer 2

The caste system rigidly divided people and permanently fixed their place in the social scale. The higher castes, headed by the Brahmins, monopolized all social prestige and privileges. Caste rules were extremely rigid. ... Caste was a major divisive force and element of disintegration in India of 18th century.