Kashmir Smast. The Earliest Seat of Hindu Learning

The archaeological site of Kashmir Smast is considered the earliest Hindu University in South Asia and has, therefore, remained the earliest seat of learning for the Hindus. For many centuries, this site has also been remained an international pilgrimage centre. Even, evidence for the early arrival of Muslims in the area also comes from Kashmir Smast archaeological site. This book, therefore, mainly focuses on the political, economic, cultural and religious landscape in ancient Gandhāra during the time starting from the early historic period till to the arrival of Muslims in the region.

Year

2018

Language

English

Publisher

Centre for Gandharan and Buddhist Studies, Ministry of Cultures, Islamabad

Editions

1

ISBN

9789699270062

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