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Aditya MathurAIR 98

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Explain the reasons for the marked decline of Buddhism in India.

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Introduction

Marked Decline of Buddhism

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Main Body

1Hostility of Hindu Rulers - Created disturbance of spread of Buddhism.
2Adi/Brahmanism Reformed - Itself to ensure progressive ideal. (Eg. rew carved sacrifice)
3Buddha as Vishnu Avatar - Propagated by people eroded value of Buddhism
4Brahminization - by Mahayana Buddhism diverged follower. (Eg Saught text (Buddhagath) i idol worship
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Conclusion

This struggle led to decline in Buddhism & is present even today. It so Lanka (Buddhist country of Brahma Tamil Identity)

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  • Provides multiple reasons for the decline
  • Mentions both Hindu and Brahmanical responses
  • References Mahayana Buddhism diversification
  • Contemporary relevance noted with Sri Lanka example

Topper

Aditya Mathur

AIR 98

Subject & Paper

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Topic

Indian Culture

Buddhism

Decline of Buddhism

Writing Stats

78

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