History of the Caste System in India - ThoughtCo
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The caste system was not absolute during much of Indian history. For example, the renowned Gupta Dynasty, which ruled from 320 to 550, was from the Vaishya caste rather than the Kshatriya. Many later rulers also were from different castes, such as the Madurai Nayaks, Balijas (traders) that ruled from 1559 to 1739. From the 12th century to the 18th ... Occupation: History Expert Published: Dec 31, 2009
The caste system was not absolute during much of Indian history. For example, the renowned Gupta Dynasty, which ruled from 320 to 550, was from the Vaishya caste rather than the Kshatriya. Many later rulers also were from different castes, such as the Madurai Nayaks, Balijas (traders) that ruled from 1559 to 1739. From the 12th century to the 18th ...
Occupation: History Expert
Published: Dec 31, 2009
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