The Caste System of India

 The caste system in India according to varna system.

1. Brahman: The highest rank of four varnas. Includes Hindu priests, advisers and intellectual leaders.

2. Kshatriya: The second highest of the varnas. Includes rulers, warriors and large landowners.

3. Vaishya: The thirst highest of the four varnas. Includes merchants, traders and farmers.

4. Shudra: The lowest-ranked varna. traditionally Includes laborers, servants.

5. Dalit(formally called untouchable):  A fifth category, with no varna designation. Includes various low-status persons like street cleaners and those outside the caste system