¨ Language:- Hindi

¨ The name Bihar is a corrupt form of `Viharal, which means `Buddhist monastry`.

¨ Least literate state in India.

¨ Second densely populated state.

¨ Bihar`s legislature is Mcameral.

¨ Shersha Suri built Patna. Pataliputra was it`s old name.

¨ Sasaram is famous for the tomb of Shersha.

¨ Important Places:- Bodh Gaya, Rajagir, Nalanada, Vaishali.

¨ Important rivers:-Sarayu Ganga Son, Kozhi.

¨ Patna is on the bank of Ganga.

¨ Patna airport has been renamed as Lok Nayak Jaya prakash Narayan Airport.

¨ Buddha got enlightment at Bodh Gaya.

¨ Vaishali(Lichaviclan) was the seat of the first republic of the world in the 6th century B.C.

¨ Lord Mahavira breathed his last at Pawapuri.

¨ Champaran is in Bihar.

¨ Bhimbandh wil life Sanctuary.

¨ Gautham Buddha wile life sanctuary, Palamana tiger sanctuary, Betla National Park.

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