Role of Kshatriyas in caste system
Explanation:
Kshatriyas and caste system
Explanation:
The ancient legal texts of India, Manu Smriti, classified the Indian Caste System or the Varnas – Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, and Shudras.
The Kshatriyas were represented by the kings, rulers, warriors, administrators etc who belonged to the administrative and ruling deparment of a kingdom.
They were placed second next to the Brahmins in the Varna system and were considered very superior. They were learned and talented in ruling, penance, justice, weaponry, administration, austerity, moral conduct etc. Their duties were to protect and rule their territory, deliver justice, warfare, etc.
Most of the ancient rulers like the Nandas, Cholas, Mauryans, Guptas, Cholas, etc were grouped as kshatriyas and followed the Kshatriya Dharma while ruling their kingdom.
