In the historical Indian social structure, what is the term for the four broad social classes or categories?
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Varna
The traditional system divided society into four main categories: Brahmins (priests), Kshatriyas (warriors), Vaishyas (merchants), and Shudras (laborers). It was officially outlawed in modern India, though its social influence persists.
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