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The Dharmasutras and Dharmashastras, composed between 600 BCE and 600 CE, laid down rules for social life in ancient India. These texts defined the varna system, categorizing society into four groups: Brahmanas, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, and Shudras. Each group had specific duties, with Brahmanas performing rituals, Kshatriyas defending the land, Vaishyas engaged in trade, and Shudras serving the upper varnas. The texts emphasized the importance of following one's dharma, and violations were seen as threats to social order. Marriage rules were also detailed, focusing on endogamy to maintain social boundaries.
What does the term 'endogamy' refer to in the context of ancient Indian marriage rules?