In the administrative and social structure of the early Vedic society, why did the specialized artisan known as the Rathakara enjoy a remarkably high social status including the right to wear the sacred thread?

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The Rathakara (chariot-maker) was a highly esteemed professional in Vedic times due to the military and ritual importance of chariots. In the texts, they are listed alongside royal functionaries and held unique privileges, such as conducting sacrifices, before rigid varna laws later downgraded non-agrarian crafts.

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