Tribes, Nomads And Settled Communities — Social Studies STD 7 — Question
CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 7Social StudiesTribes, Nomads And Settled Communities5 Marks
Question
Examine the changes which occurred in caste structure in India.
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Answer
There occurred changes in caste structure on account of the following factors:-
In the fields of trade and agriculture, there emerged multi-caste population in many villages on account of spread of Islam. Some of the powerful non-Brahmin families had also emerged as land owners.
Emergence of Sufi and Bhakti movement also affected caste system. Both the groups of saints preached equality among different religious and caste groups.
Intercaste marriages started among Hindus particularly Rajput and Muslim nobles and rulers.
Specialised artisans-smiths, carpenters and masons were recognised as separate jatis by the Brahmins. Jati system replaced the varna system.
New Rajput clans emerged among Kshatriyas. These included Chandelas, Chalukyas, Huna, etc.
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