Which of these movements helped weaken Buddhism in India?

A. the Sufi movement to teach Muslims tolerance for Hinduism, based on common ground

B. the movement of Buddhist monks along the Silk Road to China

C. the Bhakti movement, which encouraged special devotion to a single Hindu god or goddess

D. the Neo-Confucian movement, which combined aspects of Buddhism with other religions

The Bhakti movement helped weaken Buddhism in India. Thus, the correct option is B). the Bhakti movement, which encouraged special devotion to a single Hindu god or goddess.

What weakened Buddhism in India?

The major reason behind the decline of the Buddhism in India was the growth of new forms of Hinduism and the Bhakti movement. It was a significant religious movement in medieval Hinduism.

The Bhakti movement started to make an appearance In India within the 15th century. The movement bring religious reforms to all strata of society by adopting the method of devotion to achieve salvation.

The movement provided an alternative spiritual community for the people regardless of their gender and social status. As a result, the Bhakti movement became more known and weakened the position of any other religion in India.

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