Kshatriya | क्षत्रिय

Kshatriya (Devanagari: क्षत्रिय​; ISO 15919: kṣatriya) is the second of the four Vedic social classes.

As the warrior class, their primary social role was to serve as the protectors of society.

Further Reading and Reference

• Related Concepts: Varna, Is Vedic Caste System In-human?
• Reference: Bhagavad Gita Jnana - Tattvadarshan, Ch. 1