HISTORY
CIVILIZATIONS OF ASIA
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the growing influence of Confucianism
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emperor Aurangzeb’s rejection of Akbar’s tolerant policies
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the growing influence of Sikhism
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the Muslim conquest of northern India
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Detailed explanation-1: -Religious competition with other Indic religions and later Islam were also important factors. The Persecution by Alchon Huns in 5th century and subsequent destruction of Buddhist centres caused the decline of Buddhism in the northwest Indian subcontinent.
Detailed explanation-2: -The first persecution of Buddhists in India took place in the 2nd century BC by King Pushyamitra Shunga. A non-contemporary Buddhist text states that Pushyamitra cruelly persecuted Buddhists.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Delhi sultanate was overthrown and lands reverted to being controlled by independent rulers. Buddhism began in India. What was the effect of Muslim rule on Buddhism? Buddhism suffered a serious decline because of the destruction of Buddhist monasteries and temples under the early years of Muslim rule.
Detailed explanation-4: -What was the fate of Buddhism and Hinduism in India during this period? Because of persecution, Buddhism reduced its influence in India. Hinduism survived because it changed its teachings and practices.
Detailed explanation-5: -According to the 2011 census, 79.8% of the population of India practices Hinduism, 14.2% adheres to Islam, 2.3% adheres to Christianity, 1.7% adheres to Sikhism, 0.7% adheres to Buddhism and 0.4% adheres to Jainism.