Hinduism in Gandh ra could only be traced back to the Hindu h period in the 7th- 8th century CE, when the Hindu h dynasty had established its capital at Waihind (modern Hund) (Rahman 1979). However, subsequent research particularly at the cave site of Kashmir Smast, north of Mardan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, gave clear evidence for the presence of what can be identified as Hindu traditions during the 3rd - 4th centuries CE (Nasim Khan 2001: 218-301, Falk 2003: 1-18). This discovery prompted to be researched and led to the critical analysis of a wide range of material culture and literary sources. This book have succeeded in searching out concrete evidence to show that Hinduism had its roots in the land of ancient Gandh ra, even much before the dawn of the Current Era. This work is of great importance and may be of equal interest for scholars and ordinary readers. The book is well illustrated, but in a simple language, dispensing with difficult terminologies, for the benefit of ordinary readers. Dr. Abdul Samad is an internationally acclaimed archaeologist. Born in 1981, he completed his PhD studies with distinction from Germany and became the youngest ever PhD in the field of Archaeology in his native country Pakistan at the age of only 28. After his Fulbright Post-doctorate at the University of Wisconsin, USA he was appointed as provincial Director of Archaeology & Museums by the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. He also heads the famous Peshawar Museum, which boasts names of legendary archaeologists such as Sir Aurel Stein, D.B. Spooner among others who preceded him as its past curators. He pioneered the trend of bridging the gap between academic Archaeology and the local communities in Pakistan. In recognition of his meritorious services in the field of Archaeology, he was awarded President s Award for Pride of Performance in 2018.  In his official tenure, he has set up a number of museums in KP, breathing fresh life into older ones by upgrading them and creating welcoming public spaces within them for discovery and educational activities.  Dr. Abdul Samad often gives talks at prestigious national and international venues as a guest lecturer. He also taught at university for almost ten years alongside his research projects. His stature as an eminent academic and one of Pakistan s most acclaimed archaeologists has long been cemented. Every page of the book bears testimony to this fact.