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Question
Many factors contributed to ushering in the spirit of the Renaissance, which had far-reaching consequences for the entire world. In this context, write a short note on: Decline of Feudalism.
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Solution
Decline of Feudalism – Decline of feudalism in the 13th and 14th centuries provided an impetus to free thinking. The peace and freedom that prevailed after the decline of feudalism favored the growth of New Learning. It led to the new developments in the spheres of art, literature, philosophy, and science and contributed to the rise of the Renaissance.
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