The term "untouchables" referred to a specific low social status found in some Eastern countries.
In nations like India, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka, a deeply entrenched social class system existed, rooted in hereditary lineage, with India's caste system being the most rigid and severe.
The caste system divided people into five levels.
At the top were the Brahmins, considered the most noble, made up primarily of priests and aristocrats.
Next were the Kshatriyas, who were mostly soldiers and officials.
The third level consisted of the Vaishyas, most of whom were merchants.
The fourth level was the Shudras, the most common civilians.
At the very bottom, despised and dehumanized, were the fifth level: the "Dalits." This vast group, often called the "fifth caste," was known as "unt
