Decline of Buddhism in the Indian subcontinent

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title: Decline of Buddhism in the Indian subcontinent
text: Buddhism, which originated in India, gradually dwindled there and was replaced by approximately the 12th century. According to Lars Fogelin, this was "not a singular event, with a singular cause; it was a centuries-long process." The decline of Buddhism in the Indian subcontinent coincides with the spread of Islam in that part of the world, especially due to the Islamic invasions that occurred in the late 12th century. Another factor was invasions of north India by various groups such as Indo-Ir
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description: Gradual process of replacement of Buddhism in India, ended around the 13th or 14th century
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date created: 2004-12-28T05:00:15Z
date modified: 2024-09-09T19:27:23Z
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