WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Hinduism (79.8%) Islam (14.2%) Christianity (2.3%) Sikhism (1.7%) Buddhism (0.7%) Tribal Religion (incl. Sarnaism, Bon, Animism, Kirat Mundhum, Donyi-Polo) (0.5%) Jainism (0.4%) No religion (inc. Atheism, Agnosticism, Secularism and Unanswered) (0.25%) More items

Detailed explanation-2: -Buddhism appealed to people of lower castes because it emphasized individuals’ path to enlightenment and salvation, which could be attained in this life. Buddhism also received state support from Emperor Ashoka, who converted to Buddhism in 260 BCE.

Detailed explanation-3: -Buddhism and Hinduism agree on karma, dharma, moksha and reincarnation. They are different in that Buddhism rejects the priests of Hinduism, the formal rituals, and the caste system. Buddha urged people to seek enlightenment through meditation.

Detailed explanation-4: -Buddhism is one of the world’s largest religions and originated 2, 500 years ago in India.

Detailed explanation-5: -The vast majority of Indians identify with six major religious groups: Hindus, Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists and Jains.