Many of the Greeks, Kushanas, and Shakas embraced Buddhism rather than Hinduism because:

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Correct answer: Caste-ridden Hinduism did not attract them. The Greeks (2nd century BCE to 1st century CE in northwestern India), Kushanas (1st to 3rd century CE across northern India and Central Asia), and Shakas (2nd century BCE to 4th century CE in western India) were key powers during the Post-Mauryan period. Greek, Kushanas and Shakas needed legitimacy for their rule for people to accept them as their king. Accepting religion in the local area was the best way to achieve legitimacy. Buddhism provided the easiest entry in comparison to Hinduism which had strict birth related caste structure. 38

Many of the Greeks, Kushanas, and Shakas embraced Buddhism rather than Hinduism because:

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