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===Caste system===
===Caste system===
Hinduism also has a caste or ''varna'' system. Traditionally Hindu society is divided into four castes:
Hinduism also has a caste or ''varna'' system. Traditionally Hindu society is divided into four castes:
*''Brahmin'' (the highest caste in Hinduism)
*''Brahmin'' (the priestly class)
*''Kshatriya'' (the warrior or ruling class)
*''Kshatriya'' (the warrior or ruling class)
*''Vaishya'' (merchants)
*''Vaishya'' (merchants)