What is Shudra?
'''Shudra''' is a division of the [[caste]] system. A shudra is considered a servant or [[peasant]]. Shudra and Ati-shudra indicates the bottom most ranks in the Indian caste system. <ref>{{Cite web|title=Sudra {{!}} Encyclopedia.com|url=https://www.encyclopedia.com/philosophy-and-religion/eastern-religions/hinduism/sudra|access-date=2020-08-14|website=www.encyclopedia.com}}</ref> Mahatma Jyotirao Phule set out the history of shudra-ati-shudra communities in his book ''[[Gulamgiri]].'' He drew the attention to the exploitation of Shudras, Ati-shudras, and women etc. At this time, most prefer not even to touch such castes. [[File:Pyramid of Caste system in India.png|thumb|The [[pyramid]] of the [[caste]] system in India]] == {{Break}}References == {{Reflist}}{{religion-stub}} [[Category:Castes]]