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Why was the caste system introduced by the Aryans?

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The social historical theory

explains the creation of the Varnas, Jats and of the untouchables. According to this theory, the

caste system began with the arrival of the Aryans in India. The Aryans arrived in India around 1500 BC. The fair skinned Aryans arrived

in India from south Europe and north Asia.

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