Buddhism arose in the Indian subcontinent in the 5th century BC, when the predominant religion in the region was Brahmanism, a predecessor of modern-day Hinduism. Hinduism supported a religiously and socially motivated caste system, which continues to play a significant role in the society of India today.
Buddhism arose in the Indian subcontinent in the 5th century BC, when the predominant religion in the region was Brahmanism, a predecessor of modern-day Hinduism. Hinduism supported a religiously and socially motivated caste system, which continues to play a significant role in the society of India today.
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