WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

ANCIENT INDIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Hinduism became the predominant religion under this empire?
A
Gupta
B
Mohenjo-Daro
C
Harappa
D
Mauryan
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -During the Gupta empire-from about 320 to 550 CE-emperors used Hinduism as a unifying religion and helped popularize it by promoting educational systems that included Hindu teachings; they also gave land to brahmins. The Gupta emperors helped make Hinduism the most popular religion on the Indian subcontinent.

Detailed explanation-2: -Although the Gupta rulers practiced Hindu rituals and traditions, it is clear from these discoveries that the empire was characterized by religious freedom. Evidence of a Buddhist university within the region is further proof of the peaceful coexistence between Hindus and Buddhists.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Gupta kings were Vaishnavas but they were tolerant towards all religions. Brahmanism had come to the forefront. The two gods who commanded the worship of the majority were Vishnu and Shiva.

Detailed explanation-4: -Gupta developed the religion hinduism through the different belief systems that citizens believed in. When these beliefs combined Hinduism was formed. Gupta had developed advancements in Science, Engineering, art, dialectics, laterature, logic, mathematics, astronomy, religion, and philosophy.

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