The transformation of the ancient brahmanical faith into modern Hinduism can be regarded as the most...........

Ancient and Medival History Gupta and Post Gupta

The transformation of the ancient brahmanical faith into modern Hinduism can be regarded as the most distinguishing feature from the Gupta period onwards. Consider the following about it.

1. Buddhism received greater royal patronages than in received earlier.

2. Bhagavata Sect of Hinduism was abandoned and a more scientific creed was evolved by the Guptas.

3. Vishnu emerged was considered as the god of devotion and came to be represented as the preserver of dharma.

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Explanation:

Buddhism no longer received as much royal patronage as it did earlier because Brahmanism had come to the forefront. The Puranas were finally compiled in this age. Vishnu emerged as the god of devotion and came to be represented as the preserver of dharma.Numerous legends gathered around him and a whole Purana called Vishnu Purana was compiled in his honour.Similarly a law book called the Vishnusmriti was also named after him. The Gupta rulers especially provided filling to the Bhagavata Sect of Hinduism.They called them selved Bhagavatas, worshipped Lord Vishnu performed Asvamedha yajnas, gave large donations to brahmanas, and built many temples.