Question

Who among the following were treated as untouchables in the Vijaynagar period?

• A. Kambalattars
• B. Dambars
• C. Jogis or Marvars
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

All of the above

Vijayanagar empire was established in 1336 by Harihara I and his brother Bukka Raya I of Sangama Dynasty. The Hindu caste system was prevalent in Vijayanagar Empire and caste regulations were taken care of by the elders of each community. Untouchability constituted part of the caste system. Kambalattars, Dambars, Jogis, etc were considered untouchables by the society.