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_ and _ considered themselves as upper castes.

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Brahmans, Vaishyas

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Kshatriyas, Vaishyas

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Kshatriyas, Brahmans

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Vaishyas, Brahmans

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The correct option is C Kshatriyas, Brahmans
The Brahmans or the priestly class and the Kshatriyas considered themselves as upper castes. They enjoyed superiority over the other segments of the society.

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