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Name the four classes in the Rig Vedic Period. Who were the members of each of these classes?
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Solution
The four classes in the Rig Vedic period are the following:
- Brahmanas: They were educated priests and scholars who performed religious rites and imparted education.
- Kshatriyas: They were the soldiers and protect the tribe from outside attacks.
- Vaishyas: They were the farmers, traders, and craftsmen. They had to shoulder the entire responsibility of society.
- Shudras: They formed the lowest order of society and served the other three groups and did menial jobs.
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