Govt Exams
Dharmapal, a Pala dynasty ruler, established the Vikramashila University in the 8th century as a renowned center for Buddhist learning and philosophy.
Nalanda district is historically significant as the location of the ancient Nalanda University and is associated with Emperor Ashoka's Buddhist heritage.
Gol Ghar was constructed by the British in 1786 as a grain store. It is a distinctive hemispherical structure and an iconic landmark of Patna.
Vaishali is prominently mentioned in Jain scriptures as the birthplace of Mahavira and an important center of Jain learning and culture.
The Grand Trunk Road (now NH-1) was built by Sher Shah Suri primarily to facilitate trade, communication, and movement of armies across the empire, connecting Delhi to Bengal.
Sarnath (near Varanasi) is where Buddha delivered his first sermon after attaining enlightenment. Note: While Sarnath is technically in UP, it has strong historical connections to Bihar's Buddhist heritage.
Rajendra Chola I, the great Chola emperor, extended his empire northward and conquered Patna during his military expeditions in the 11th century.
The Bagmati River forms the northern boundary of Bihar, separating it from Nepal. It is a tributary of the Ganges River.
Bodh Gaya is the sacred site where Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha) attained enlightenment under the Bodhi Tree, making it one of the holiest places in Buddhism.
Bakhtiyar Khilji, a Turkish invader, destroyed the famous Nalanda University in the 12th century, burning its libraries and ending its scholarly activities.