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How did the caste system of india originate?

As part of your answer list and briefly describe the major caste classifications that evolved from this system.

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According to one long-held theory about the origins of South Asia's caste system, Aryans from central Asia invaded South Asia and introduced the caste system as a means of controlling the local populations. The Aryans defined key roles in society, then assigned groups of people to them.