Mention the factors which led to the decline of Buddhism.

1.	Mention the factors which led to the decline of Buddhism.
Answer» Solution :The responsible factors that led to the decline of Buddhism were as follows : (i) The moral degeneration of the monks and nuns. (ii) Persecution of BUDDHISTS by some Brahmin RULERS like Pushyamitra Sangha, Sakas and Satavahana rulers , they preferred Hinduism. (III) Turkish invasion MONASTERIES which had stored the wealth attracted the greed of invaders. (iv) Brahmin SCHOLARS tried to reform their own religion .

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