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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which factor contributed most to the spread of Buddhism throughout India?
A
the establishment of Buddhist schools
B
the control of India by a Buddhist ruler
C
the fact that Buddhism updated Hindu beliefs
D
the popularity of Buddhism among poor people
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Buddhism became prominent in merchant communities and then spread throughout the Mauryan empire through commercial connections and along trade routes. In this way, Buddhism also spread through the silk route into central Asia.

Detailed explanation-2: -The effects of the conquests on humanity troubled King Ashoka. He became a Buddhist and incorporated Buddhist principles into his ruling practices. He adopted a nonviolent code and abstained from fighting. Ashoka dispatched monks to the surrounding areas to spread the Buddha’s teachings.

Detailed explanation-3: -Royal patronage. Many kings accepted Buddhism as their own religion. Trade routes. Buddhism found its way onto Central Asia via trade routes like Silk Route. Missionary activity. 03-Apr-2015

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