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Question
Mention two causes which favored the rise of Jainism and Buddhism in the 6th Century BC.
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Solution
Two causes which favored the rise of Jainism and Buddhism in the 6th Century BC. were:
- Ritualistic Vedic Religion.
- Expensive Sacrifices.
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