Why most of the Greeks, Kushanas & Shakas embraced Buddhism rather than Hinduism when they established their rules in India?

• A. Buddhism has risen and it eclipsed Hinduism
• B. A policy of war and violence was to be renounced before embracing Buddhism
• C. Hinduism was caste ridden and was not able to attract them
• D. It was easy to access to Indian society by embracing Buddhism

Answer: (D)

Greeks, Kushanas & Shakas had entered India through the North West side. Accepting the local religion would provide them the easiest way to achieve legitimacy of their rule. Since Buddhism was prevalent in the area at that time and it was provided easiest entry (Hinduism had st5rict caste based structure) so, they embraces Buddhism.