Buddhism declined in India

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The rise of bhakti/devotion in Hinduism, which appealed widely to Hindus, played a significant role in the decline of Buddhism in India. Bhakti was a form of Hindu worship that emphasized devotion to a personal god or goddess, and it became increasingly popular during the medieval period. Additionally, Hindu kings and leaders made efforts to revive and promote Hinduism while suppressing Buddhism, which also contributed to its decline. While Buddhism did spread to other parts of Asia through missionary efforts, this alone did not cause its decline in India. There is also no evidence of a terror campaign launched by militant Muslims or emigration of millions of Buddhists fearing physical harm from rulers. Lastly, the decline of Buddhism in India did not coincide exactly with the fall of the Gupta Dynasty, as both Hinduism and Jainism continued to flourish after its decline.

Buddhism Declined in India