Question

During the Gupta Empire, Hindu beliefs were strongly supported over Buddhism. Which of the following was a result?
A.
a strengthened caste system
B.
a less patriarchal social system
C.
a less authoritative religious community
D.
a more egalitarian society

Answer 1

c)a less authoritative religious community

Answer 2

The result of strong Hindu beliefs over Buddhism is option A which tells about a strengthened caste system.

This was because during the reign of the Gupta dynasty, there was a strict hierarchal system on the castes of the people. This meant a warrior’s son would be a warrior and a merchant’s sons a merchant and so on for other professions.