Hindu Administrative Institutions c12.s2.11

c12.s2.11

are numerous sub-castes which had evolved in the course of ages according to the changing conditions of the land. When life became more and more complex necessity drove people to organize themselves in groups. Occupation was the outstanding reason for the multiplicity of groups. Those who have adhered to the self-same profession organized themselves upon vital modes of association, and progress in economic sense necessitated more wants which created a wider range and variety in occupational callings. Besides religion was at work. India is the land of various religious faiths, and the followers of a definite faith formed themselves into a group. Geographical conditions aggravated the tendency in this direction. This is particularly seen in ancient Drāviḍa where there were regional groups or divisions.