During the Maurya and Gupta empires, the Indian culture and way of life were deeply influenced by Hinduism. Hinduism reinforced a strict social hierarchy called a caste system that made it nearly impossible for people to move outside of their social security.
Hinduism has changed over time because it does not have one founder so people have been able to slightly altered the beliefs. The teachings and principles of most religions do not change, it is the interpretation that changes.
