[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Polity, law and society](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity) › [The Social Organisation in North-East India in Buddha's Time](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.fick-1897) › c6.12 # The Social Organisation in North-East India in Buddha's Time c6.12 The Social Organisation in North-East India in Buddha's Time c6.12 - **Language:** English ### [c6.12](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.fick-1897.c6.12) Who were the Khattiyas?—Not the warrior caste but the ruling class—Well-marked consciousness of rank and respect for purity of blood—Superiority of the Khattiyas over the Brâhmaṇas—Religious study for the Khattiyas. - [Previous: c6.11](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.fick-1897.c6.11) - [Next: c6.13](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.fick-1897.c6.13) - [Up: c6](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.fick-1897.c6) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.fick-1897.c6.12](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.fick-1897.c6.12) · Pramāṇa