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The Kosi River is often called the 'Sorrow of Bihar' due to its devastating floods and unpredictable course changes that cause extensive damage.
Pataliputra was the capital of the Mauryan Empire under Ashoka and other rulers. It was one of the largest cities in the ancient world.
Muzaffarpur is famous for litchi cultivation and is known as the 'Litchi Capital of India'. The city has a long history of litchi production and export.
Khudiram Bose, a revolutionary from Bihar, was imprisoned in the Cellular Jail (Andaman) for his role in nationalist activities. He became a symbol of anti-colonial resistance.
Total length of Ganges = 2525 km. Length in Bihar = 2525 × (1/3) ≈ 841.67 km ≈ 842 km. The Ganges flows through Bihar for a significant portion of its course.
Jharkhand was created as a separate state on November 15, 2000, by separating 18 districts from Bihar. This significantly reduced Bihar's geographical area.
Bihar receives an average annual rainfall of approximately 1000-1200 mm. The rainfall pattern varies between the plains and the Himalayan foothills in the north.
Bihar shares its eastern border with West Bengal. The Ganges River forms a natural boundary between these two states in many parts.
Vaishali is an ancient Buddhist site in Bihar known for its characteristic stone railings and stupas. It is also believed to be the birthplace of Mahavira, the founder of Jainism.
The Champaran Satyagraha was about the exploitative indigo cultivation system imposed on farmers by British planters in Bihar. It was Gandhi's first satyagraha in India.