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Gandhara

Gandhara

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An ancient region in South Asia known for Buddhist art
  • proper noun
: Gandhara
  • The ancient region of Gandhara is renowned for its intricate Buddhist sculptures and cultural heritage.

Examples

  • Visitors to Pakistan often include sites from Gandhara on their tours to see the historic sculptures and temples.

  • For further articles on this subject, visit: PHOTO (COLOR): Part of a second-century Buddhist sculpture from Gandhara, India.

    Academic text (2010)

  • Many art historians study the influences of Gandhara on the development of Buddhist art in South Asia.

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Gandhara is the name of an ancient South Asian region, from the old name Gandhāra, and one popular idea links it to gandha meaning 'fragrance'. So a helpful image is a land known for perfumes and trade, which makes it easier to remember this historic place.