The gandhara civilization followed the religion:...?

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The gandhara civilization followed the religion:...?

(A) Brahmanism

(B) Fire worship

(C) Budhism

(D) Jainism

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Source: This question is taken from the PMS General Knowledge PPSC Past Paper 2024

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Headquarter of Ghandhara civilization is in ...?

(A) Khatmandu

(B) Larkana

(C) Quetta

(D) Taxilla

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Gandhara Civilization was situated between rivers...?

(A) Chenab and jhelum

(B) Ravi and Chenab

(C) Jhelum and Kabul

(D) Indus and Jhelum

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Explanation:

The Gandhara Civilization was an ancient civilization that existed in what is now northern Pakistan and Afghanistan from about 500 BC to 900 AD. The name Gandhara literally means "land of fragrance".

Buddhism

The civilization's cultural identity was Buddhism, and many dynasties ruled the region

History:

The region was originally a province of the Achaemenid Empire.

Chandragupta Maurya introduced Buddhism to the region, and his grandson, Emperor Ashoka, spread it across the borders.

The Kushan era is considered a golden age in the civilization's history

Source: This question is taken from the PMS General Knowledge Paper 2005

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