Question

identify and briefly explain one reason why many buddhist in the post-classical south asian world converted to islam

Answer 1

One of the reasons why Buddhists in post classical South Asian converted to Islam due to social status. Hindu and Buddhist temples were destroyed thus, declining Buddhism. Muhammad successor established an Islamic state known as the sultanate of Delhi. By then, many South Asians converted to Islam to get out of the caste system.

Answer 2

One reason was socio-economic purposes. The Muslim conquerors reserved important positions for those who were of the Islamic religion. This forced many Buddhists to convert to Islam.