WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -He includes among “founded religions” Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism that are now distinct religions, syncretic movements such as Brahmo Samaj and the Theosophical Society, as well as various “Guru-isms” and new religious movements such as Maharishi Mahesh Yogi and ISKCON.

Detailed explanation-2: -Buddhism and the Buddha Buddhism developed in reaction to the established religion in India at the time-Hinduism (Brahminism).

Detailed explanation-3: -Two main cultures blended together to create the beginnings of Hinduism: the Aryans of the north and Northwest regions of India and the Dravidians, who are thought to be of central Asian origin, of south India. The Aryan culture was similar to that of Rome and Greece.

Detailed explanation-4: -Scholars regard Hinduism as a synthesis of various Indian cultures and traditions, with diverse roots and no single founder. This Hindu synthesis emerged after the Vedic period, between ca. 500–200 BCE and ca.