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- Title
An Overview of Archaeological Research in Gandhara and its Adjoining Regions (Colonial and Post Colonial Period).
- Authors
Arif, Muhammad; Mahmood-ul-Hasan
- Abstract
Country of the ancient Gandhara, situated on the west bank of the Indus River, comprises Peshawar valley, Swat, Buner and Bajaur remained a stronghold of Buddhism from 3rd century BCE to 5th Century CE. It was thickly dotted with myriads of Buddhist sanctuaries. History of the discovery of ancient Gandhara goes hands in hands with the annexation of the Indian subcontinent in British Empire. A large number of British explorers contributed in discovery of this magnificent chapter of the history of Buddhist India. Systematic archaeological research on the Buddhist archaeological sites of Gandhara started after establishment of the Archaeological Survey of India in 1861. After creation of Pakistan the Federal Department of Archaeology and Museums, its sisterly organizations and foreign archaeological missions further broadened the spectrum of Gandharan archaeology. This paper provides an overview of the archaeological research has so far been conducted in this region.
- Subjects
ARCHAEOLOGY; BUDDHISM; BUDDHISTS; RELIGIOUS adherents; RELIGIOUS groups
- Publication
Journal of Asian Civilizations, 2014, Vol 37, Issue 1, p73
- ISSN
1993-4696
- Publication type
Article