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Bihar

Capital: Patna

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Where enlightenment began and empires were born

The birthplace of Buddhism — Bodh Gaya where Buddha attained enlightenment, Nalanda where the world first university stood, and Rajgir where empires were born.

What Bihar is known for

Mahabodhi Temple — where Buddha attained enlightenment (UNESCO)
Nalanda — ruins of world's first university (UNESCO)
Rajgir — where Buddha gave many sermons
Vaishali — world's first republic
Chhath Puja — grand sun worship on the Ganges

Regions within Bihar

Bodh Gaya & Gaya
Nalanda-Rajgir
Patna & Vaishali
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