How Greek kings transformed the religious landscape of ancient India
Explore the unexpected era when Greek rulers in northern India embraced Buddhism, an era of cultural fusion that left a lasting mark on the history of the region.
For over two hundred years, various Greek monarchs held power across much of northern India. This period of governance led to a significant religious shift, as many of these rulers and their Greek populations adopted Buddhist practices. This conversion was not merely a personal change for the elite but a movement with profound, long-lasting historical consequences for the subcontinent.
Source: Ancient Greek Buddhists
