They were aware that,to influence Hindus,it is necessary to gain the acceptance of the Brahmins,who are revered in Hinduism.
So they targeted Brahmins.
Bamonn Brahmins Wear Upaveeda Pope Special Order
Brahmins Neither Masters Nor Servants, First In Dignity Greek Historian Diodorous 1 BC
My answer to this is that if Brahmins wanted power, Sage Vasishta could have assumed power when Lord Rama was banished to Forest and his brother Bharatha was unwilling to assume charge,
Chanakya, Kautilya did not usurp power from Chandragupta, who would have willingly given
Brahmins Who Accepted Dakshina From Rama Sanadh Brahmins. Saryupareen Of River Saryu
We spend so much for movies and entertainment.
Now to the issue on hand.
There is a group of Brahmins who accepted Dakshina from Lord Rama.
They were the priests who welcomed Lord Rama when he returned to Ayodhya after killing Ravana.
Aaruvelu Brahmins History
Brahmins, contrary to what is being projected as outsiders, were a part of Sanatana Dharma and were present throughout Bharatavarsha.
Yet there were migrations of the community from one part of Bharatavarsha to another.
Vaidika Brahmins Andhra Details. Sringeri Acharyas
Vaidika Brahmins are those Brahmins who dedicated themselves only to the study and practice of Vedas.
Sringeri Shankaracharya, His Holiness Sri. Abhivava Vidyatheertha, my Guru belongs to the Vaidika Brahmin sect.
