Which of the Following Generally Describes the Atmosphere of Religious

question 64

Multiple Choice

Which of the following generally describes the atmosphere of religious toleration during the Gupta era?

• A) Gupta rulers promoted Buddhism as the official state religion and banned all others.
• B) Gupta rulers promoted Hinduism but did not allow for official discrimination against Buddhists or Jains.
• C) Gupta rulers promoted Christianity and did not allow for the practice of Hinduism or Jainism.

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