The Incan social system was based around various classes. There was a nobility class at the top. The ruler was at the very top of this class. The commander of the military and the high priest were among those in the nobility class. It also included the ruler's family. People in this highest class were exempt from paying taxes.
Next in the social class system were government officials. Those in this class included tax collectors and individuals who kept records. Skilled laborers were also in this middle class in Incan society. Engineers and architects, who were essential to the building of cities, were considered skilled laborers.
Below government officials and skilled laborers were the common people. These were the laborers and artisans.
The farmers and slaves were at the very bottom of the social class system. Those in this class paid most of the taxes.
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