Long ago in ancient India reigned a Greek king named Menander I Soter, a great conqueror and benefactor of Buddhism ...

India is preparing to roll out its first school curriculum for Buddhist monasteries this month, aiming to unify education ...

But India is also the world's most ancient surviving civilization ... some of the most remarkable characters in world history, including the Buddha, the Mauryan emperor Ashoka, and the Moghul ...

Michael Wood explores the ancient sites that helped shape the history and culture of Pakistan and northern India. The Story of India: South India by Michael Wood Historic Figure: Mohandas Gandhi ...

The National Museum hosted the release and screening of two documentary films to showcase the rich history of Buddhism and its cultural legacy in India, an official statement said. The movies were ...

The inscription clearly mentions that the casket contains bodily relics of Buddha", the website states. He said, "Our ancient ties were also seen in India during the Mahakumbh. More than 600 ...

One of the most ancient ... the living history of this city. Feel the energy of Varanasi its mayhem and colors that define it. Located not far from Varanasi, Sarnath is where Lord Buddha delivered ...

Following in Nalanda’s footsteps, a central university is also being established at Vikramshila. What is the historical ...

Harappa was an ancient urban settlement of ... of the indigenous religious systems of India which today we call Hinduism. A contemporary of the Buddha, Mahavira (meaning "Great Hero") Vardhamana ...