The Early History of the Deccan (Parts I–XI) v1.c10.s3.3
The Early History of the Deccan (Parts I–XI) v1.c10.s3.3
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v1.c10.s3.3
The position of the Śūdras improved considerably. They were doubtless debarred from studying the Vedas, but they became eligible for the Smārta rituals. They were frequently enlisted in the army and many of them rose to be military leaders and petty rulers.