Brahmins

=Brahmins= Brahmins are a varna, or social class, that include priests. The varna are part of the Indian caste system. The varna are broken into smaller subgroups, or jati. Brahmins were at the top of the caste system along with Kshatriyas, or warriors. This form of a caste system was introduced to Indian society by the Aryans.

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