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Mr.x at 11:57, 18 August 2025

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	}}		}}'''Bihar''' is a state in eastern [[India]], bordered by [[Nepal]] to the north and the Indian states of [[Uttar Pradesh]] to the west, Jharkhand to the south, and [[West Bengal]] to the east. It is the third-most populous state in India and has played a vital role in Indian history, politics, and religion.<ref>https://www.britannica.com/place/Bihar</ref>
	'''Bihar''' is a state in eastern [[India]], bordered by [[Nepal]] to the north and the Indian states of [[Uttar Pradesh]] to the west, Jharkhand to the south, and [[West Bengal]] to the east. It is the third-most populous state in India and has played a vital role in Indian history, politics, and religion.<ref>https://www.britannica.com/place/Bihar</ref>

	== History ==		== History ==
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	== Geography ==		== Geography ==


	'''Bihar''', a state in eastern India, has an important geographical and cultural location. It shares both international and inter-state boundaries, is home to fertile plains and seasonal rivers, and consists largely of agriculture. '''''Location and Area Bihar is located between latitudes 24°20′10″N and 27°31′15″N; longitudes 83°19′50″E and 88°17′40″E. The total area of the state is 94,163 sq km, ranking it 12th in area among the states in India'''''. Boundaries: Northern Boundary: Nepal (International boundary) Eastern Boundary: West Bengal Western Boundary: Uttar Pradesh Southern Boundary: Jharkhand Physiographic Divisions Bihar has largely three different physiographic areas:		'''Bihar''', a state in eastern India, has an important geographical and cultural location. It shares both international and inter-state boundaries, is home to fertile plains and seasonal rivers, and consists largely of agriculture. '''''Location and Area Bihar is located between latitudes 24°20′10″N and 27°31′15″N; longitudes 83°19′50″E and 88°17′40″E. The total area of the state is 94,163 sq km, ranking it 12th in area among the states in India'''''. Boundaries: Northern Boundary: Nepal (International boundary) Eastern Boundary: West Bengal Western Boundary: Uttar Pradesh Southern Boundary: Jharkhand Physiographic Divisions Bihar has largely three different physiographic areas:

Mr.x at 11:56, 18 August 2025

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	'''Bihar''' is a state in eastern [[India]], bordered by [[Nepal]] to the north and the Indian states of [[Uttar Pradesh]] to the west, [[Jharkhand]] to the south, and [[West Bengal]] to the east. It is the third-most populous state in India and has played a vital role in Indian history, politics, and religion.<ref>https://www.britannica.com/place/Bihar</ref>		'''Bihar''' is a state in eastern [[India]], bordered by [[Nepal]] to the north and the Indian states of [[Uttar Pradesh]] to the west, Jharkhand to the south, and [[West Bengal]] to the east. It is the third-most populous state in India and has played a vital role in Indian history, politics, and religion.<ref>https://www.britannica.com/place/Bihar</ref>

	== History ==		== History ==
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	[[Patna]] the provincial capital of Bihar dates back in the Indian history when the town was called Patliputra and later on it was also called Kusumpura. The city was visited by Lord Buddha in the 6th century B.C. Patliputra, in the time of Ashoka became the centre from where messengers of peace and international understanding were sent to all over India and beyond. The glories of the city revived with the rise of the Gupta Empire in the early 4th century A.D. and Chandragupta I, who was the first emperor of the [[Gupta dynasty]], had his capital here. Fahian, Chinese pilgrim, who visited this city in early 5th century A.D, has left a very rich description of the place.		[[Patna]] the provincial capital of Bihar dates back in the Indian history when the town was called Patliputra and later on it was also called Kusumpura. The city was visited by Lord Buddha in the 6th century B.C. Patliputra, in the time of Ashoka became the centre from where messengers of peace and international understanding were sent to all over India and beyond. The glories of the city revived with the rise of the Gupta Empire in the early 4th century A.D. and Chandragupta I, who was the first emperor of the [[Gupta dynasty]], had his capital here. Fahian, Chinese pilgrim, who visited this city in early 5th century A.D, has left a very rich description of the place.

	In the Muslim period, The King [[Sher Shah Suri]] (1488 –1545), the Afghan emperor, revived his capital and constructed a fort here on a strategic location and put a boundary around Patna. Later the Mughals acknowledged the importance of Patna when [[Humayun]] (1508 – 1556) the eldest son of the Emperor [[Babar]], who succeeded his father to the throne in 1530, defeated the Suri dynasty and became the emperor of Hindustan. Subsequently, Akbar (1542 – 1605) the Mughal emperor of India who established a tolerant policy of co-operation with the Hindu population, and whose reign saw the zenith of Mughal power brought Patna into his own kingdom. The city was extended and beautified by different Mughal Governors, who built a large number of buildings for religious as well as administrative and public purposes.		In the Muslim period, The King Sher Shah Suri (1488 –1545), the Afghan emperor, revived his capital and constructed a fort here on a strategic location and put a boundary around Patna. Later the Mughals acknowledged the importance of Patna when Humayun (1508 – 1556) the eldest son of the Emperor Babar, who succeeded his father to the throne in 1530, defeated the Suri dynasty and became the emperor of Hindustan. Subsequently, Akbar (1542 – 1605) the Mughal emperor of India who established a tolerant policy of co-operation with the Hindu population, and whose reign saw the zenith of Mughal power brought Patna into his own kingdom. The city was extended and beautified by different Mughal Governors, who built a large number of buildings for religious as well as administrative and public purposes.

	Patna played an important part when Mir Qasim Ali Khan who was enthroned in 1760 and he tried to throw off the yoke of the British. Mir Qasim fled from Monghyr to Patna and had 50 Englishmen executed by his German General Samru – the cemetery of those executed Englishmen lies behind the present City Hospital building. But in November 1763 Patna was captured by the British troops and Mir Qasim fled to Oudh. In 1764, in the famous battle of Buxer, Mir Qasim was defeated along with his allies by the British and he had to escape. He died, in 1777, in exile.		Patna played an important part when Mir Qasim Ali Khan who was enthroned in 1760 and he tried to throw off the yoke of the British. Mir Qasim fled from Monghyr to Patna and had 50 Englishmen executed by his German General Samru – the cemetery of those executed Englishmen lies behind the present City Hospital building. But in November 1763 Patna was captured by the British troops and Mir Qasim fled to Oudh. In 1764, in the famous battle of Buxer, Mir Qasim was defeated along with his allies by the British and he had to escape. He died, in 1777, in exile.

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Mr.x at 09:48, 26 July 2025

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	'''Bihar''', a state in [[eastern India]], has an important geographical and cultural location. It shares both international and inter-state boundaries, is home to fertile plains and seasonal rivers, and consists largely of agriculture. '''''Location and Area Bihar is located between latitudes 24°20′10″N and 27°31′15″N; longitudes 83°19′50″E and 88°17′40″E. The total area of the state is 94,163 sq km, ranking it 12th in area among the states in India'''''. Boundaries: Northern Boundary: Nepal (International boundary) Eastern Boundary: West Bengal Western Boundary: Uttar Pradesh Southern Boundary: Jharkhand Physiographic Divisions Bihar has largely three different physiographic areas:		'''Bihar''', a state in eastern India, has an important geographical and cultural location. It shares both international and inter-state boundaries, is home to fertile plains and seasonal rivers, and consists largely of agriculture. '''''Location and Area Bihar is located between latitudes 24°20′10″N and 27°31′15″N; longitudes 83°19′50″E and 88°17′40″E. The total area of the state is 94,163 sq km, ranking it 12th in area among the states in India'''''. Boundaries: Northern Boundary: Nepal (International boundary) Eastern Boundary: West Bengal Western Boundary: Uttar Pradesh Southern Boundary: Jharkhand Physiographic Divisions Bihar has largely three different physiographic areas:

	• '''Northern Plains''': The area is located between the Ganga River and the [[Nepal]] border. Geologically, this area consists of alluvial soil, making it very fertile. The rivers that go through this area originate in the [[Himalayas]], so flooding is a frequent occurrence.		• '''Northern Plains''': The area is located between the Ganga River and the [[Nepal]] border. Geologically, this area consists of alluvial soil, making it very fertile. The rivers that go through this area originate in the Himalayas, so flooding is a frequent occurrence.

	• '''Southern Plateau Region''': This area covers a portion of southwestern Bihar that borders Jharkhand and includes the hills and rocky terrains of the Chota Nagpur Plateau, which is mineral resource rich.		• '''Southern Plateau Region''': This area covers a portion of southwestern Bihar that borders Jharkhand and includes the hills and rocky terrains of the Chota Nagpur Plateau, which is mineral resource rich.

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	Prince Azim-us-Shan, the grandson of Aurangzeb came as the Governor of Patna in 1703. Earlier than that Sher Shah had removed his capital from Biharsharif to Patna. It was prince Azim-us-Shan who tried to turn Patna into a beautiful city and it was he who gave it the name ‘Azimabad’. The common people however went on calling it ‘Patna’. The old Patna or the modern Patna City had at one time a wall all round, the remains of which can still be seen at the entrance of old Patna.		Prince Azim-us-Shan, the grandson of Aurangzeb came as the Governor of Patna in 1703. Earlier than that Sher Shah had removed his capital from Biharsharif to Patna. It was prince Azim-us-Shan who tried to turn Patna into a beautiful city and it was he who gave it the name ‘Azimabad’. The common people however went on calling it ‘Patna’. The old Patna or the modern Patna City had at one time a wall all round, the remains of which can still be seen at the entrance of old Patna.
	* Other major cities: [[Gaya]], [[Bhagalpur]], [[Muzaffarpur]], [[Darbhanga]], [[Purnia]]<ref>https://urban.bih.nic.in/</ref>		* Other major cities: Gaya, Bhagalpur, Muzaffarpur, Darbhanga, Purnia<ref>https://urban.bih.nic.in/</ref>

	== Economy ==		== Economy ==
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	== Government ==		== Government ==
	Bihar has a bicameral legislature with the [[Governor of Bihar]] as the constitutional head and the [[Chief Minister of Bihar]] as the executive authority. It sends 40 Members of Parliament (Lok Sabha) and 16 (Rajya Sabha).<ref>https://vidhansabha.bih.nic.in/</ref>		Bihar has a bicameral legislature with the Governor of Bihar as the constitutional head and the Chief Minister of Bihar as the executive authority. It sends 40 Members of Parliament (Lok Sabha) and 16 (Rajya Sabha).<ref>https://vidhansabha.bih.nic.in/</ref>

	== Education ==		== Education ==
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	* [[Nalanda University]] (ancient and revived)		* [[Nalanda University]] (ancient and revived)
	* [[Patna University]]		* [[Patna University]]
	* [[IIT Patna]]		* IIT Patna
	* [[NIT Patna]]<ref>https://nalandauniv.edu.in/</ref>		* NIT Patna<ref>https://nalandauniv.edu.in/</ref>

	== Culture ==		== Culture ==
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	== Tourism ==		== Tourism ==
	Key tourist attractions include:		Key tourist attractions include:
	* [[Bodh Gaya]] – UNESCO World Heritage site		* Bodh Gaya – UNESCO World Heritage site
	* [[Nalanda]] – Ancient university ruins		* Nalanda – Ancient university ruins
	* [[Rajgir]] – Historic and religious town		* Rajgir – Historic and religious town
	* [[Vaishali]], [[Patna Museum]], and [[Kesariya Stupa]]<ref>https://tourism.bihar.gov.in/</ref>		* Vaishali, Patna Museum, and Kesariya Stupa<ref>https://tourism.bihar.gov.in/</ref>

	== Notable Personalities ==		== Notable Personalities ==
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	== See Also ==		== See Also ==
	* [[Magadha]]		* Magadha
	* [[Chhath Festival]]		* Chhath Festival
	* [[Bihar Movement]]		* Bihar Movement
	* [[Nalanda University]]		* [[Nalanda University]]
	* [[Languages of Bihar]]		* Languages of Bihar

	== References ==		== References ==