The varnas came to be transformed into the hereditary castes during the
A. Later Vedic period
B. Gupta period
C. Mauryan period
D. Vedic period
Answer: Option A
Solution (By Examveda Team)
Caste system in the Rig Vedic times was based on occupations. But in the later Vedic period it became rigid when the Brahmins influenced the society with caste system.Related Questions on Ancient History Art and Culture
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