Identify the correct order of Indian castes (from highest to lowest):
A) Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, Brahmins, Dalits, Shudras
B) Shudras, Dalits, Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas
C) Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, Shudras, Dalits
D) Dalits Brahmins, Vaishyas, Shudras, Kshatriyas
E) Brahmins, Shudras, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, Dalits

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According to traditional Hindu society, the Brahmins (priests and scholars) were the highest caste, followed by Kshatriyas (warriors and rulers), Vaishyas (merchants and traders), Shudras (farmers and laborers), and finally Dalits (formerly known as "untouchables"). Therefore, option C is the correct order from highest to lowest caste.

Identify the Correct Order of Indian Castes (From Highest to Lowest)