Most of the world believes Buddha was born in Kapilvasta, Nepal. Dr. Anton A. Fuhrer discovered Lumbibi Ashoka pillar on December 1, 1896. He saw the pillar standing nine feet above the ground. And which he later excavated and found the Ashokan inscription '10 feet below the surface and 6 feet above the base '9. Buddhist influence are evident in culture of Nepal because Buddha was born in Nepal. It has strong buddist background and has plyed role in spread of Buddhism to Tibet. Nepalese princess Bhrikuti played a significant role in development of Buddhism in Tibet and far East. Tibetan Buddist architecture has long been influenced by Nepalese artists and sculptors like Araniko. The Shakya Clans later moved to kathmandu Valley and helped established Buddhism there. During Kirant era Buddha is believed to have visited kathmandu valley during the reign of Kirat King Jitedasti. Emperor Ashoka from india put a pillar at Lumbini the birthplace of the Buddha in the 2nd century BC. Nepal is an independent Kingdom that lies 500 miles along the Himalayas. It is surrounded by China and India. Buddhism in nepal dates from the birth of Siddharta Gautama himself.
