Origin and History of GANDHARALA

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Gandhara is a region in the northwest of the Indian subcontinent. Its origin is believed to have been in the ancient kingdom of Gandhara, which was located in what is now Pakistan and Afghanistan. The Gandharas were an ancient people who were part of the Indo-Aryan group. They are believed to have migrated to the region around 1000 BCE. The Gandharas had a culture and customs that were distinct from those of the other Indo-Aryan peoples. They were known for their skill in metalworking and for their patronage of the arts. The Gandharas are believed to have been a mix of various ethnic groups, including the Dardic, Iranian, and Turkic peoples. They spoke a variety of languages, including Pashto, Persian, and Sanskrit. The Gandharas are also known for their variations in surnames. Some of the most common variations include Khatri, Bhatti, and Janjua. Other variations include Khokhar, Malik, and Qureshi.