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प्रश्न
Why did Buddhism spread so rapidly?
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उत्तर
Buddhism spread rapidly because its teachings were very simple and it was taught in the language of the people. The patronage of two great emperors Ashoka and Kanishka made it a world religion. Its opposition to the caste system made it popular among the castes that were considered low.
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