Buddha in Gandhara

Buddha in Gandhara

Sunita Dwivedi

This book draws on the writer’s research and conversations during her travels in the region of Gandhara, stretching across parts of Pakistan and Afghanistan. It focusses on the art and architecture of ancient Buddhist cities, revisits the history of monastic centres and antiquities, and reveals stories about ancient cities and trade routes that connected India with Central Asia and China.

Rupa publications, Rs 795, 295 pages