What were the rules of castism in India?
HistoryClass 7AllAnswered 12 Apr 2026
Answer
Ans. The Indian caste system was governed by rules of:
Endogamy; means marriage was only legitimate within the caste.
Commensality; food was only to be received from & eaten in the presence of members of same caste or higher caste.
Craft exclusiveness; each man was to live by trade or profession of his caste.
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