HISTORY
ANCIENT INDIA
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Question
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Buddhism was founded by a prince
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Corruption crept into Buddhist monasteries
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Buddha and Mahavira were contemporaries
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Buddha preached non-violence
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Detailed explanation-1: -Revival and reform of Vedic Brahmanism.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Muslim invasion of India almost wiped out Buddhism. Their invasions of India became regular and repeated from 712 A.D. onwards. Such invasions forced the Buddhist monks to seek asylum and shelter in Nepal and Tibet. In the end.
Detailed explanation-3: -The rise of Vaishnavism, Shaivism, and Shaktism reduced Jainism to insignificance. As a result, the decline of Jainism became inescapable. Thus, Jainism, which had acquired traction, began to decline with the introduction of Buddhism. The Hindu preachers constantly obstructed the expansion of Jainism.
Detailed explanation-4: -Buddhism in India was a monastic movement. As such it lost support of its lay supporters. Corruption of the Buddhist monastic order contributed to its decline in India as the monasteries became wealthy enough to not adhere to the core teachings of the Buddha.
Detailed explanation-5: -Influence of Time: 6th Century B.C. was an ideal time for the spread of Buddhism. Simple Doctrines: As compared with Jainism, Buddhism was essentially simple. Simple Language: Personality of Buddha: Inexpensive: No Caste Harried: Royal Patronage: Role of the Universities: More items