Even though they did not develop a unified empire, the Vedic peoples who settled in South Asia did develop a widespread system of social and economic hierarchy. What were the groups in this hierarchy called?
The VARNAS are divided into four caste group which include Brahmins (priest and scholars), Kshatriyas (kings, governors and warriors), Vaishyas(cattle herders, agriculturist, artisans and merchants) and Shudrsd ( laborers and service providers).
