History · Sources of Medieval Indian History
UGC NET December 2013 History
According to Al-Beruni, the antyajas were:
AThe Hadi, Dom and Chandala castes of people
BProstitutes
CEight guilds of people below the Sudras ✓ Correct
DForeigners
Correct answer: (C) Eight guilds of people below the Sudras — According to Al-Beruni, the antyajas were eight guilds below the Sudras, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★According to Al-Beruni, the antyajas were eight guilds below the Sudras, so that is the answer.
★He listed eight such groups ranked below the status of the Sudras.
★They were not counted within the fourfold varna order.
★They were instead seen as members of certain crafts.
★Their crafts included the shoemaker, weaver, fisherman, basket maker and others.
★They lived near the towns of the four castes but outside them.
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