Decline of Buddhism in the Indian subcontinent

The decline of Buddhism in the Indian subcontinent has been attributed to various factors, especially the regionalisation of India after the end of the Gupta Empire (320–650 CE), which led to the loss of patronage and donations, and a competition with Hinduism and Jainism; and the conquest and subsequent persecutions by Huns, Turks and Persians. Quotes It disappeared from India because it was confined to monasteries and was easy prey; whereas Hinduism, being more of a family religion, had taken root in rural life and could not be completely wiped out by the invaders. That's all. Dalai Lama, quoted from François Gautier - Les mots du dernier Dalaï-lama (2018, Flammarion) See also Muslim conquest of the Indian subcontinent‎ Persecution of Buddhists Nalanda Muhammad bin Bakhtiyar Khalji Pushyamitra Shunga External links Category:Buddhism and other religions Category:Hinduism and other religions Category:Islam and other religions Category:Buddhism in India Category:Islam in India