Brahmins (Sanskrit: ब्राह्मण, brāhmaṇa) have historically been the class of educators, scholars and preachers in Hinduism.[1][2][3][4] They are considered as belonging to the "forward castes" of the four varnas of Hinduism.[5]

The English word brahmin is an anglicised form of the Sanskrit word Brāhmaṇa, "having to do with Brahman (Sanskrit: ब्रह्म) or divine knowledge".[2] The words Vipra "learned",[6] or Dvija "twice-born".[7] are used synonymously with the the word 'Brahmin'.

Brahmins enjoyed significant power in the medieval times [8] and in modern India until the 19th century.[9] In modern India, some Brahmins have complained of reverse discrimination.[10][11]

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... from April 7 to April 9 at the Indoor Stadium, Lower Ground, Tamenglong, an official source said. Meanwhile, election observer, SR Brahmin has begun looking after the matters relating to the coming Lok Sabha election in Senapati district headquarters.
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