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The early medieval period in Indian history, roughly spanning from the 6th to the 13th century CE, witnessed a remarkable transformation in social structures, particularly marked by the proliferation of castes and jatis. This period saw a gradual consolidation of social hierarchies, influenced by economic, religious, and political changes, which led to an intricate and complex stratification of society. The varna system, which had earlier provided a broad categorization of society into four groups—Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, and Shudras—began to interact with emerging occupational, regional, and kin-based identities, resulting in the multiplication of jatis, or sub-castes, which were more localized and functionally specific. One of the central factors contributing to this proliferation was the increased significance of occupational specialization. As agricultural production expanded and trade networks grew, communities began to settle in specific regions and engage in specialized crafts or services. Artisans, weavers, potters, metalworkers, and traders gradually formed hereditary groups, each identified by its occupation, which were recognized socially and religiously as distinct jatis. Unlike the broader varna classifications, which were primarily theoretical and textual, jatis reflected the lived social reality and functioned as the basic unit of social organization. The occupational differentiation, combined with religious sanction provided by texts such as the Dharmashastras, allowed these groups to assert their social status and __________ _______ __________ ___ _____ _______ _________ _______.
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