Why were people from lower castes drawn to Buddhism?
O The Buddhist belief in equality appealed to them.
O Buddhism allowed people from all castes to participate.
People from the lower castes were born into Buddhism.
O People in the lower castes wanted to choose their own religi
During the Maurya empire, the Indian culture and way of life were deeply influenced by Buddhism. Buddhism appealed to people of lower castes because it emphasized individuals' path to enlightenment and salvation, which could be attained in this life.
