Multiple choice

Why did Gupta kings establish the caste system?

  1. Because they thought it would keep the empire stable.

  2. Because they liked making poor people’s lives hard.

  3. Because the people wanted it.

  4. To impress the Hindu gods.
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Explanation

The Gupta kings supported and reinforced the existing caste system to maintain social order and political stability. A rigid social hierarchy helped consolidate their power and reduce social mobility that could challenge their authority.

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