Unlocking Magadha: Mind-Blowing Facts About Bihar

Bihar was the powerhouse of the ancient Mauryan and Gupta empires that ruled the Indian subcontinent.

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Nalanda University was the world's first residential university, housing over 9 million ancient manuscripts.

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Vaishali established the world’s very first democratic republic with an elected assembly system.

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It is the holy birthplace of Jainism and the sacred ground where Buddha attained enlightenment.

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Legendary mathematician Aryabhata revolutionised global astronomy and pioneered the concept of zero here.

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Iconic 1984 and Animal Farm author George Orwell was born in Motihari, Bihar, in 1903.

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Madhubani is a 2,500-year-old traditional art form created entirely using natural plant dyes

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Nature’s Purest Festival

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