discuss the social and economic background of rise of Jainism and Buddhism
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There were various causes for the rise of Jainism and Buddhism:
Religious factors - complex and expensive vedic rituals, Upanishads being highly philosophical in nature etc
Social factors - rigidity of caste system, domination of priestly class etc
Economic factors - rise of trade and therefore, growing economic domination of Vaishyas, sacrifice of animals leading to depletion of cattle wealth etc
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