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UPSC 1998: Many of the Greeks, Kushanas and Shakas embraced Buddhism rather than Hinduism because
(a)Buddhism was in the ascendant at that time
(b)They had renounced the policy of war and violence
(c)Caste-ridden Hinduism did not attract them
(d)Buddhism provided easier access to Indian society
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (d) Buddhism provided easier access to Indian society
Foreign ruling groups such as the Greeks (Yavanas), Śakas and Kuṣānas found caste-bound Brahmanical society hard to enter; Buddhism, being non-sectarian and open to all without hereditary barriers, offered quicker social acceptance. This practical social accessibility, rather than a general renunciation of violence or mere popularity, explains their conversion. ([aspireias.com](https://www.aspireias.com/upsc-general-study-10years-paper/1998?utm_source=openai))
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