What percentage of people are Kshatriyas?

Kshatriya is the second Varna within the social hierarchy. The Brahmin and the Kshatriya make up the upper castes, 20 percent of India’s population is within this category. The Kshatriya constitutes the ruling and military elite, the warriors.

What is the percentage of Kshatriya in India?

In the Panchavimsha Brahmana (13,4,7), the Rajanya are placed first, followed by Brahmana then Vaishya. In Shatapatha Brahmana 13.8. 3.11, the Kshatriya are placed second. In Shatapatha Brahmana 1.1.

What is the history of Brahmins and Kshatriyas?

Once there was a battle fought between Brahmins (virtues) and Kshatriyas (passions). Vaishyas and Shudras sided with the Brahmins in the war. Warriors on both the sides were equally skilled. But because of other Varnas joining them, Brahmins group had a large number compared to Kshatriyas and were sure they would win.

What is the percentage of Brahmins in the Indian population?

Brahmins : 8.1\%. Kshatriyas : 7\%. Vaishya : 58.4\% (this is the most difficult one to assess, as we lack data, so if we add Brahmins, Vaishyas and SC’s percentages, and substract it with total hindu population, then we can probably give a number). Shudras : 26.5\%.

What is the difference between Kshatriya varna and Brahmin varna?

The Rig Veda contains a different story of origin for the varnas. In this Hindu scripture, Brahmin originated from the mouth of Brahma, while Kshatriya originated from the arms. The two primary roles of the Kshatriya Varna were to govern the land and to wage war, which led to professions as rulers and soldiers.

How many Brahmins and Shudras are there?

Let me try, as Wiki or Census says, there is – Brahmins : 8.1\% Kshatriyas : 7\% Vaishya : 58.4\% (this is the most difficult one to assess, as we lack data, so if we add Brahmins, Vaishyas and SC’s percentages, and substract it with total hindu population, then we can probably give a number). Shudras : 26.5\%.