The Third-Ranked Caste, Usually Viewed as the Merchant Caste, Was

question 46

Multiple Choice

The third-ranked caste, usually viewed as the merchant caste, was the

• A) kshatriya.
• B) pariah.
• C) brahmins.
• D) vaisya.
• E) sudras.

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