Bihar has the most diverse history and has its underlying foundations in the Vedas, Puranas, and Epics. "Bihar" comes from the word "Viharas," which alludes to a Buddhist priest's resting place. The state is situated on the banks of the Ganga River, and Patna is its capital.
Ever, Bihar was the focal point of numerous powerful kingdoms and was the fundamental focus of learning for millennia. The ascent of Magadh marks the start of the historical backdrop of antiquated Bihar.
Around 475 BCE the capital of the Magadha kingdom was situated at Pataliputra (present-day Patna), where it stayed under The Great Ashoka and the Guptas.
Patna was once known as Pataliputra, yet when Sher Shahsuri vanquished Patna, he renamed it Patna out of appreciation for the goddess Patni.
In the year 1756, Bihar and Orissa were part of the Mughal Empire In the 18th and 19th centuries, the British government took control of the territories, which were then governed by the Bengal Presidency's Indian Civil Service.
On 22 March 1912, Bihar and Orissa divisions were isolated from the Bengal Administration as Bihar and Orissa provinces.
Nalanda and Vikramasila thrived as global universities giving education to Indian and foreign students during this time. Nalanda Univerity was a masterpiece of building architecture and was set apart by an elevated wall and one door. Nalanda was attacked by many intruders - the Huns, the Gauds, and lastly Bhaktiar Khilji who destroyed and burned the university. It is believed that Bakhtiyar Khilji vandalized the university and set fire to the library, which was so large that it burned for months.
Two significant verifiable figures, Gautama Buddha and Jaina Mahavir were brought into the world as of now and preached the two primary religions of Buddhism and Jainism, respectively. Gautama Buddha achieved Enlightenment at Bodh Gaya, a town situated in the locale of Gaya in Bihar. Pataliputra, Champapuri, and Vaishali are critical religious spots in Jainism. The tallest sculpture of Jain Tirthankara Vasupujya which stands 31 feet in level was built in Champapuri in 2014.
Bihar is a patriotic state that created various loyalists who battled for India's freedom. On this land, Mahatma Gandhi, the father of the nation, started the salt satyagraha movement. Dr Rajendra Prasad, a great patriot, and Jai Prakash Narain, a socialist, were both born in Bihar. Dr. Rajendra Prasad later became the first president of Independent India.
There are 38 Districts in Bihar
Araria । Arwal । Aurangabad । Banka। Begusarai। Bhagalpur । Bhojpur । Buxar । Darbhanga । East Champaran । Gaya । Gopalganj । Jamui । Jehanabad । Kaimur । Katihar । Khagaria । Kishanganj । Lakhisarai । Madhepura । Madhubani । Munger । Muzaffarpur । Nalanda । Nawada । Patna । Purnea । Rohtas । Saharsa । Samastipur । Saran । Sheikhpura । Sheohar । Sitamarhi । Siwan । Supaul । Vaishali । West Champaran