How did Hinduism respond to the challenge of Islam?
a. Hindus converted to Islam in increasing numbers, until Muslims outnumbered Hindus in the subcontinent.
b. Hindus placed greater emphasis on the devotional or bhakti cults of gods and goddesses such as Shiva and Vishnu.
c. Hindus abandoned their emphasis on many deities in favor of monotheism in the person of Shiva.
d. Hindus created a new warrior class and began a military campaign, which led to the eventual demise of Islam in India.
e. The brahmins accepted Islam as a variety of orthodox Hindu belief, while anticipating the incorporation of the Muslim immigrants into the Indian caste system.
Answer: B