who were referred to as Vaishyas
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Vaishya, also spelled Vaisya, third highest in ritual status of the four varnas, or social classes, of Hindu India, traditionally described as commoners.
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Vaishya is one of the four varnas of the Hindu social order in India. Vaishyas are classed third in the order of caste hierarchy below the Kshatriyas who are classed second and who in turn are classed below the Brahmins who are classed highest above all the four castes.
A Vaishya
The occupation of Vaishyas comprise mainly agriculture, taking care of cattle, trade and other business pursuits. The Shudras are placed below Vaishyas and comprise of agriculturists, laboring and artisan classes whose main prescribed duty is to serve the upper three castes.
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