Answer:
Shastras define four-varna system i.e., Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas and Shudras. There was a fifth category who were considered lowly and outside the Varna system. These were treated as untouchables by all other four varnas. The duties are as follows: 1. Manusmriti was written between 200 BCE to 200 CE. It was the oldest among Smritis. It has laid certain duties for each section of society which was supposed to be followed by them. These rules were very harsh on chandals. 2. These were supposed to live outside the town. Normally their entry was restricted to the town. 3. They were regarded as untouchables. Their appearance in public lift was considered inauspicious. 4. They were forced to live a life of seclusion. They had to live outside the village and used discarded utensils. They had to wear clothes of the dead and ornaments of iron.
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