Shudras in Ancient India: A Social History of the Lower Order down to circa A.D. 600 c7.10

c7.10

Nature of the Dharmasūtras and early Pāli texts 90 Material background from NBP archaeology 95 Appropriation of land and labour 96 Clear definition of the śūdras as a serving class 98 Crafts and craftsmen 92 Śūdras as agricultural labourers 102 Slaves and hired labourers in production 103 Living conditions of the śūdras 106