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Elucidate the social organisation of Babylonian civilization.

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Babylonian society was divided into three classes. They were 

(i) Higher class 

(ii) Middle class 

(iii) Lower class.

1. The members of this class were known as ‘Avilam’. High Officals, landlords and the merchant class were included in this class. This class was full of comfort. 

2. Middle Class: The members of this class were known as ‘Kmaskenam’ in the society of Babylonia. In this class traders, craftsmen, intellectuals, state employees, farmers and workers were included. The members of this class were independent like higher class members. 

3. Lower Class: The members of this class were known as ‘Ardu’. They were cosidered to be the property of their master. They had to wear a special type of costume. There was a system to sell and buy them as slaves.



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