There was a close cultural association between the Gandhara region and India before the advent of Islam.

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  • Gandhara was favourably situated on the trade route that linked India and Central Asia.
  • It had close cultural connections with India from the ancient period of Janapadas till the introduction of Islam. 
  • Whether it was the invaders from Central Asia, or the Buddhist monks sent out by Emperor Ashoka, or the Chinese monks traveling to India, all had to pass through Afghanistan. 
  • Thus, there were close cultural associations between the Gandhara region and India before the advent of Islam.

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