How did a Greek king ever come to being evolved with India’s history or Buddhism?
It is said that around 217 B.E., the King of Greece, “Alexander the Great” had successfully invaded and ruled Takasila city within the country of Gandhara. During his rein, the city was rebuilt and Greek architecture was introduced to the region. When the King left the country, he had left behind a number of Greek officers. These officers, together with natives, continued to build on the multicultural aspect of the city. Later, from the time that the Mauriya dynasty came to rule the Magadha and its surrounding counties, until the time of King Asoka; Dhammaduta monks were continuously sent out to propagate Buddhism in Takasila City until Buddhism was well established. It is evident in the many ruins that had been excavated in modern times, such as pagodas. When the Mauriya dynasty ended, King Minlinda (The King Menander, Greece) due to having had a deep faith in Buddhism, was believed to have been the one to have the first ever Buddha statue made. The style in which the first casting wa
