A Popular Dictionary of Buddhism
Bsm. founded in India by Gautama Buddha, sixth century B.C. Adopted by Asoka as state religion of his empire, c. 250 B.C. (see Asoka). Flourished under the kings Milinda (c. 100 B.C.), Kanishka (c.
A.D. 80) and Harsha (A.D. 606–648). the two latter being converts to the Mahayana School. Declined after Moslem conquest of Sindh, A.D. 712, and finally suppressed by Moslem persecution A.D. 1200. See Pratt, Pilgrimage of Buddhism. (See Maha Bodhi Society.)
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