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Manusmriti

The Manusmriti ("Laws of Manu") are part of Hindu Smriti; these religious scriptures contain laws written c.200; in particular, these laws codify the Hindu caste system, and, discuss the "stages of life for a twice-born man". The Manusmriti consist of 10 books.

See also: Code of Hammurabi, Manu