1. The caste system is believed to have originated around 1500 BCE in ancient India.
2. The varna system was developed to categorize society into four main groups – Brahmins (priests and scholars), Kshatriyas (warriors and rulers), Vaishyas (merchants and farmers), and Shudras (laborers and servants).
3. The emergence of jati, which are sub-castes or occupational groups within the varnas, further complicated the caste system and added more layers of social hierarchy.
4. The British colonial rule in India significantly impacted the caste system. The British administrators used the caste system to categorize Indian society and implemented policies that favored certain castes.
5. The Indian Constitution, adopted in 1950, abolished untouchability and officially promoted equality among all citizens, regardless of caste.
6. The reservation system was introduced in India in the 1950s to provide affirmative action for historically disadvantaged castes, ensuring their representation and access to education and employment opportunities.
7. In recent years, there has been a growing movement of social reform and advocacy for the end of caste discrimination and oppression in India. This movement aims to challenge and dismantle the caste system, striving for a more egalitarian society.
What is the order in which the caste system has changed in India? Place the first development at the top and the most recent developments at the bottom.
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