Buddhism is a converted form of Hinduism. Sadarath of Copulwosto is known as “Buddha” and his teaching are called Buddhism. His believers are found almost in the northeast of India, China and adjoining states. The largest historical tenure of “Gandhara Art” reflects the culture of Buddhism, which is found in northern areas of Pakistan and collection of the remain in Texila museum. Gandhara civilization lies on the threshold of the Indian Sub-Continent, for cultural influences, trade and invasions its geographical position has been fundamental. It lay on the principal road between Central Asia and the plains of the Indian Sub-Continent and connected them with a trade route called the Silk Route, which linked China with the Mediterranean across Central Asia. Gandhara is therefore, the ancient name for part of the North-West Frontier Province of Pakistan. Buddhism, B.C.
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