Question

What factor was instrumental in causing the drastic decline of Buddhism as a major religion in India

Answer 1

Answer: D. The Muslim conquest of northern India.

Explanation: The correct answer is: D. The Muslim conquest of northern India. Because Muslims invaded the northern part of this country and largely destroying the monasteries located there, as well as thousands of monks were killed. These unfortunate situations were the beginning of the decline of Buddhism, who, unlike Hinduism, did not have the ability to withstand the hostile actions of the Muslim invasion.

Answer 2

d. the muslim conquest of northern india.