The modern caste system developed in India. The fragmentation of the Mughal Empire led, in the centuries before the British Raj, to the spread of caste archetypes as a way to cement political ...

For millions across India, a rigid caste system thousands of years old still dictates much of daily life – from social circles to dating pools to job opportunities and schooling. The Indian ...

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“It has been over one year since I left Google,” said Tanuja Gupta, testifying in July before ... She said the goal was to bring awareness to the caste system and specifically Dalits.

Established the Gupta Empire in 319-320 CE. - Strengthened his rule through a matrimonial alliance with the Lichchhavis. - Expanded the kingdom from the Ganges River to Prayag. - Issued coins bear ...

Advocates of the measure said it’s intended to clarify existing protections for caste-oppressed people and to formally acknowledge that the effects of the age-old South Asian system of social ...

Historical Context of Caste System The modern caste system developed in India. The fragmentation of the Mughal Empire led, in the centuries before the British Raj, to the spread of caste ...