主题：军事新闻二则 -- 晨枫

The Jātis were hypothetically and formally grouped by the Brahminical texts under the four well known categories (the varnas): viz Brahmans (priests), Kshatriyas (kings, warriors, law enforcers, administrators), Vaishyas (agriculturists, cattle-herders and traders), and Shudras (menials, Artisans, labourers, craftsmen, service providers).[1][2] [3][4] Certain people like the chandalas (who dealt with disposal of the dead) were excluded altogether and treated as untouchables.[5] Although identified with Hinduism, in the past (1883 year data)[6][Full citation needed] the caste-like systems were also observed among followers of other religions in the Indian subcontinent, including some groups of Muslims and Christians, most likely due to common cultural elements.