As the Greeks began to invade the Indian subcontinent, their culture slowly assimilated with that of the Indians. The overthrown dynasties were often associated with a homeland religion. For example, Chandragupta Maurya became a Jain, Ashoka (his grandson) became a Buddhist and Several Gupta emperors obsessed over Hinduism. The religions had many different appeals that attracted various social classes, branches that could support ordinary people (that couldn't fulfill the duties of a more-sophisticated branch) and doctrines that either satisfied or disheartened the followers.
The religion of Siddhartha Gautama (or The Buddha) was very widespread. From the start, the enthusiastic preachers imparted Buddhist doctrines through common languages. Buddhism attracted many followers that believed in Enlightenment and the escape of incarnation. What is more is the abomination of social classes (because, quite honestly, that would only add to the suffering already instilled in life at......
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