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What was the role of Brahmans in the caste system?
Most privileged caste
Why were intercaste marriage and dining prohibited in the caste system?
To maintain social hierarchy
What were some of the tasks performed by the outcastes in society?
Sweeping roads
What restricted a person from changing their social status in the caste system?
Occupation they were born into
Why did people fear exclusion from their caste in the caste system?
It was considered worse than death
Explore the history and impact of the caste system in India, including the social divisions, privileges, and restrictions associated with different castes. Learn about the challenges faced by lower castes and the rigidity of social mobility in traditional Indian society.
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