What changes took place in varna-based society?

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Philoid · Accepted Answer

Within the varna-based society:

1. Smaller castes called jatis emerged.

2. Many tribes and social groups were taken into cast-based society and given the status of jatis.

3. Jatis, rather than varna, became the basis for organizing society.

4. Artisans, smiths, carpenters and masons were also given the status of separate jati.