Question

On what basis wad the indian society divided in the 18th century? ​

Answer 1

The 18th century Indian society was divided on the basis of Caste, Religion, Tribe, language and Region.

The Hindu society was divided into four castes--Brahmans, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas and Shudras. Besides these four castes, there were other numerous castes or Jatis.

The Muslims were also divided into various ethnic groups well.

Answer 2

Answer:

In the 18th century, Indian society was divided by caste, class, religion, tribe, language, and region.

The caste system was rigid and orthodox when the British arrived in India.

Although, in the 18th century, the India we know now, was vastly different.

There was no uniformity in the country.

Muslims and Hindus did not form two different groups who are always at loggerheads with each other.