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Question
With reference to the decline of Buddhism in India, explain the following cause:
Loss of Royal Patronage.
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Solution
With reference to the decline of Buddhism in India, the given headline is explained below:
Loss of Royal Patronage: The Gupta period marked the beginning of the decline of Buddhism. The Gupta rulers were zealous followers of Hinduism. They encouraged their religion and the Sanskrit language. They built beautiful temples for the Hindu Gods. Loss of royal patronage was a great blow to Buddhism.
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