Caste Systems

Caste distinctions first became prominent in Northern India following Aryan migration into the subcontinent. During the postclassical era, the caste system became securely established in Southern India as well. The postclassical era brought a series of political, economic, and social challenges to India’s caste system. The caste system plays a crucial role in India in determining the class and status of not only its people but also migrants. The caste system adapted to the …

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