Caste and Race in India c10.32

c10.32

Ranks were distinguished by different head-dresses, garments, badges, etc.⁵ None whose parents were engaged in one of the degrading occupations, like menial service, play-acting or brothel-keeping, was allowed to compete for the civil service.⁶ One of the emperors forbade the use of silk garments or carriages by merchants; and in order to render that calling unpopular he levied heavy taxes on them.⁷