Jainism and Buddhism arose us a
protest against the ritualism of the Hindu
religion. Gautam Buddha and Vardhaman
Mahavir both belonged to ruling families of
Kshatriyas. Buddhism, as well as, Jainism had
no faith in Vedic religion. Besides, both these
heterodox sects had no faith in caste distinctions
and opposed the caste-system vehemently.