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Many of the Greeks, Kushanas, and Shakas embraced Buddhism rather than Hinduism because __________.

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Buddhism was in the ascendant at that time
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They had renounced the policy of war and violence
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Caste-ridden-Hinduism did not attract them
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Buddhism provided easier access to Indian society
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The correct option is C Caste-ridden-Hinduism did not attract them
Greek, Kushanas and Shakas entered India through North Western frontier and established their rule or kingdom. They needed legitimacy for their rule for people to accept them as their king. Accepting religion of local area was the best way to achieve legitimacy. Buddhism provided easiest entry in comparison to Hinduism which had strict birth related caste structure. So these rulers embraced Buddhism in order to strengthen their dominance over the local people.

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