Rise of caste system influenced by Aryan society from "summary" of Early Indians by Tony Joseph
The origins of the Indian caste system can be traced back to the ancient Aryans, who migrated to the Indian subcontinent around 1500 BCE. These Aryans brought with them a social structure that segregated people based on their occupations and birth, known as varna. This system eventually evolved into the complex caste system that we see in India today. The Aryans divided society into four varnas - Brahmins (priests and scholars), Kshatriyas (warriors and rulers), Vaishyas (traders and agriculturists), and Shudras (laborers and service providers). Each varna had its own duties and responsibilities, and individuals were expected to adhere to their prescribed roles based on their birth. Over time, this rigid social hierarchy became hereditary, with individuals being born into a specific caste that determined their social status and opportunities in life. The concept of purity and pollution also played a significant role in shaping the caste system, with higher castes being co...
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