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Article 315 of the Indian Constitution provides for the establishment of Public Service Commissions for the Union and the States. The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) is constituted under this article to conduct competitive examinations for recruitment to state civil services.
The Tripitaka (Three Baskets) are the primary scriptures of Buddhism, written in Pali language. They contain extensive references to Bihar's ancient kingdoms and Buddhist history, particularly related to Buddha's life and teachings.
Chola influence in Bihar affected multiple spheres including religious practices (Shaivism), temple architecture styles, and administrative structures, though their control was limited and intermittent.
Jharkhand was created as a separate state on November 15, 2000, from the southern districts of Bihar. This was a result of the State Reorganisation Act passed by Parliament.
Bihar was part of the Bengal Presidency during British rule. It remained under this administrative division until India's independence in 1947.
The Barabar Caves and surrounding areas contain rock-cut caves with Ashokan edicts, representing significant archaeological sites within Bihar. These caves were used by the Ajivika sect.
Calculation: (2 million / 3.2 million) × 100 = (2/3.2) × 100 = 0.625 × 100 = 62.5%. The Mauryan Empire under Ashoka controlled approximately 62.5% of ancient India.
The 24 spokes of the Ashoka Chakra represent the cycles of time and the Dharma (cosmic law and order) in Buddhist philosophy. Each spoke symbolizes the Buddhist path to enlightenment.
Chanakya served as the chief minister and strategist in the Magadhan kingdom under Chandragupta Maurya, helping establish the Mauryan Empire.
Alauddin Hussain Shah (1493-1519) of the Bengal Sultanate expanded his territory significantly and had control over parts of Bihar during his reign.