Bihar's antiquity is evident from its name, which is derived from the ancient word "VIHARA" (monastery). Bihar is located in the eastern part of the country.
FACTS ABOUT BIHAR
• It gave the world its first Republic.
• Here Buddha gave his first thought.
• It had the world’s best ancient university.
• Chanakya wrote here the first book on Economics.
• Mahavir founded Jainism here.
• Valmiki wrote Ramayan, the greatest Epic of World.
• Rishi Shushrut, the father of surgery, lived on the soil of Bihar.
• Vatsayana wrote Ka*****ra, the complete art of s*x
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• Ashoka was the greatest ruler of India.
• Aryabhatt, the great ancient mathematician was also from Bihar.
• Ashoka Chakra comes from Bihar which adorns India’s national flag.
• It gave India its first president. Bihar lies mid-way between West Bengal in the east and Uttar Pradesh in the west. It is bounded by the country of Nepal to the north and by Jharkhand to the south. Bihar is divided into 9 divisions and 38 districts, and has Patna as its capital. It has a very rich history, and is also an attraction for travelers and tourists. The economy is mainly based on agricultural and trading activities. Bihar is the home of Emperor Ashoka who preached "ahimsa" or non-violence and spread the message of Buddhism throughout the world. This state which gave the nation the first President of the Indian Republic: Dr Rajendra Prasad. History:
The History of Bihar as a region is very rich and eventful. This is due to the fact that Bihar was a center of power, learning and culture. It has been a cradle of Indian civilization and the birth place of two of the major religions that have emanated from India: Buddhism and Jainism. Buddha attained Enlightenment at Bodh Gaya, a town located in the modern day district of Gaya. Buddha started spreading his teaching after attaining the Enlightenment at Bodh Gaya. Mahavira, the the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism, was born in Vaishali. Ancient:
The central region of what is now known as Bihar was called Magadha in ancient days. Its capital Patna, then called Pataliputra. Bihar remained an important place of power for about a thousand years. Out of the three ancient universities of India, two Nalanda and Vikramshila Universities were located in Bihar, with third being Taxila in present day Pakistan.
