These seven groups were Philosophers, Farmers, Soldiers, Herdsmen/Hunters, Artisans/Traders, Magistrates (Overseers), and Councillors. This classification by Megasthenes does not perfectly align with the Varna or Jati system described in Indian texts.
Indian Society was divided by Megasthenes into
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