The impact of the caste system on the subsequent development of Indian society is divided into favorable and unfavorable effects, as follows:

Favorable effects:

The caste system is the core The unique Hinduism flourished in India, while Buddhism, which preached the equality of all living beings, declined. It can be seen that the caste system played a very important role in the historical development of India. The simplest one is the sense of fixedness brought about by social stratification. People are required to follow their own roles. Coming to life is very useful for managers. For people living in the system, following the rules can bring a sense of security.

Adverse effects:

1. The most important features of the caste system are occupational hereditary and endogamy. The boundaries between castes are strict and they cannot intermarry, interact with each other, and cannot eat or drink. , sit side by side, India has experienced centralized social forms since ancient times, but the caste system has continued and has become an important part of its social results. The caste system has become more and more complex in the long-term evolution, and many other castes and sub-castes have emerged. Caste The system provides protection to members to a certain extent, but it creates caste segregation, maintains social inequality, and plays a negative role in the development and prosperity of Indian society.

2. Politically it is not conducive to the unity and unity of India. The caste system fragments society and lacks unity among the people. Historically, it has provided favorable conditions for alien invasions. The history of India is one of The history of India's continuous conquest by foreign nations is not unrelated to the alienation and self-interest among people in the entire Indian society caused by the caste system. It prevents Indians from forming a unified national consciousness and facing foreign invasion. At that time, it was impossible to organize a strong resistance force.