Question

What were the causes responsible for decline of jainism in India?

• A. Lack of royal patronage
• B. Severity of Jainism
• C. Factionalism in Jainism
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above

There were many different causes for the decline of Jainism in India, some of which have been listed below:

• Lack of royal patronage
• Apathy on part of Jaina missionaries and mendicants in regards to spreading Jainism
• Severity of Jainism
• Factionalism in Jainism - division into Shvetambaras and Digambaras
• Rise of Hinduism due to philosophers like Shankaracharya, Ramanuja and others