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The Kshatriyas were a social order in India. They were essentially the warrior class. They were in charge of the military, so they had to govern in times of peace and fight in wars to keep everyone safe.
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What is the origin of puragiri kshatriya?
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What did kshatriyas do during the day?
They protected the king
What was kshatriyas main role in life?
worked in the army and lead the army
What did the diet of the Kshatriyas consist of?
Normal Indian food in addition to meat other than beef since the cow is revered by all Hindus.
What are the gupta social classes in their order of importance?
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