1001 Space Earth Nature History First Civilisations Ancient Egypt Biblical Times Ancient Greece Ancient Rome Chinese, Japanese Civilisations Indian Civilisation African Civilisation The Early Americas The Rise of Islam The Middle Ages The Renaissance Civil War and Revolution The Industrial Revolution Two World Wars 20th-century Achievements Human World Science and Technology	What is the caste system? The caste system is Hindu in origin and has been part of the culture since about 1500 BC. It divides society into ranks, each with its own rules of behaviour. A person is born into the same caste as his or her parents.   Previous: Back Book: 1001 Section: History Chapter: Indian Civilisation