DOI: 10.5958/2278-4853.2026.00022.3 ISSN: 2278-4853
Reasons for the Emergence of Caste System in Indian Society
Shilpa, Renu SharmaThe caste system in India is one of the oldest and most complex social hierarchies in the world. It has shaped Indian society for over 3,000 years, influencing marriage, occupation, social interactions, and access to resources. While legally abolished in many forms after independence, its social, economic, and political effects persist today. Origins and Historical The caste system in India did not arise from a single cause. It developed over time due to a combination of religious, social, economic, and political factors.