Question

Short note on origin of caste system in ancient india

Answer 1

During the time of the Rigveda, there were two varnas: arya varna and dasa varna. The distinction originally arose from tribal divisions. The Vedic tribes regarded themselves as arya (the noble ones) and the rival tribes were called dasa, dasyu and pani. The dasas were frequent allies of the Aryan tribes, and they were probably assimilated into the Aryan society, giving rise to a class distinction.[88] Many dasas were however in a servile position, giving rise to the eventual meaning of dasa as servant.[89]