As HIndus of northern India converted to Islam, how did the caste system adapt to the arrival of Muslim merchants?

a. The merchants remained outside the caste system

b. They became a distinct caste within the system

c. The Indian merchants absorbed them into their own caste

d. They never stayed long enough to be part of the caste system

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12 September, 11:19

As HIndus of northern India converted to Islam, how did the caste system adapt to the arrival of Muslim merchants?

a. The merchants remained outside the caste system

b. They became a distinct caste within the system

c. The Indian merchants absorbed them into their own caste

d. They never stayed long enough to be part of the caste system

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Areli · Answer 1

I think D, because as a Muslim, there is no caste system. So basically when they converted to Islam, they have to leave caste system, they are not in those low ir high level people. They became as "equal". but thats what im thinking cause its more logical sense.