Gandhara, a region largely in Pakistan today and close to the Afghanistan border, was home to the Kushan Dynasty and had a rich hellenized culture. Which of the following would explain that association?

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The Hellenistic influence in Gandhara is largely attributed to the legacy of Alexander the Great, whose conquests spread Greek culture across the regions he conquered, including parts of modern-day Pakistan.

Gandhara, a Region Largely in Pakistan Today and Close to the Afghanistan