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प्रश्न
What were the causes of the decline of Jainism?
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उत्तर
The causes of the decline of Jainism are:
- The loss of royal patronage.
- Rigid principles and difficulty in following the severe penance and austerity advocated by Mahavira.
- Split-up of the Jainism into two sects i. e., the Shvetambaras (clad in white) and the Digambaras (Sky-clad or naked).
- The revival of Brahmanism.
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Causes for Jainism and Buddhism Rise in the 6th Century B.C
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Mention two causes which favored the rise of Jainism and Buddhism in the 6th Century BC.
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Why were the followers of Mahavira called Janis?
What is known as the Great Renunciation?
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Mention any two causes of the decline of Buddhism.
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What impact did Buddhism have on: Art and Architecture.
In the 6th century BC, many Republics developed in India. In this context explain: Causes why the Republics collapsed.
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