Jajmani System in Traditional Indian Society: A Sociological Perspective

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Introduction on Jajmani System in Traditional Indian Society The traditional Indian society was largely agrarian, community-oriented, and structured around caste-based interdependence. Within this social fabric, the Jajmani system emerged as a crucial institution that governed the economic and social relationships among various castes. It functioned as a form of hereditary patron-client relationship that ensured economic … Read more

The Jajmani System: Origin, Functions and Decline

Jajmani System in Traditional Indian Society: A Sociological Perspective

Introduction The Jajmani system was a traditional socio-economic arrangement in rural India that governed the exchange of goods and services among different castes. It was a reciprocal relationship between the landowning upper castes (Jajmans) and the service-providing lower castes (Kamins). This system, deeply rooted in the caste hierarchy, played a crucial role in maintaining social … Read more