Patan Minara is believed to be a 2,000 year old Buddhist monastery situated eight kilometers from Rahim Yar Khan city, located in Pakistan. Patan minara was built during Hakrra valley civilization during the Mauryan period ( 250BC ) . It was once the capital of Hindu kingdom in 10 AD as mentioned by Colonel Toy. Some archeologists believe that the structure was built by Alexander the Great when he passed through this area during his military expedition to India . As was his practice, Alexander set up a cantonment here under a Greek governor and tower served for keeping a watchful eye on the local tribes. There is a mystery behind it that there was once treasure hidden in that historical building. By the 18th century when Patan Minara was demolished they discovered a brick with sanskrit written on URL
Patan Minara is believed to be a 2,000 year old Buddhist monastery situated eight kilometers from Rahim Yar Khan city, located in Pakistan. Patan minara was built during Hakrra valley civilization around 250BC . It was once the capital of a kingdom in 10 AD as mentioned by Colonel Toy. Some archeologists believe that the structure was built by Alexander the Great when he passed through this area on his way to India for military expedition . As was his practice, Alexander set up a cantonment here under a Greek governor and tower served for keeping a watchful eye on the local tribes. There is a mystery behind it that there was once treasure hidden in that historical building. By the 18th century when Patan Minara was demolished they discovered a brick with sanskrit written on URL
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