Who were generally prohibited from using umbrellas and wearing shoes or golden ornaments?

Nairs

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Shanar

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Parsis

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The correct option is B Shanar
Shanar was the caste in India generally prohibited from using umbrellas and wearing shoes or golden ornaments as they were considered lower community. Shanar is a Tamil caste of South India and Srilanka. They were also called as Nadars.

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