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Bhagalpur is famous for its silk industry and is known as the 'Silk City of India.' It has a long tradition of silk weaving and production.
The Battle of Buxar in Bihar saw the British defeat the combined forces of Mir Qasim (Bengal), Shuja-ud-Daulah (Awadh), and Mir Jafar. This established British supremacy in eastern India.
Emperor Akbar established Bihar as one of the subas (provinces) of the Mughal Empire. It was an important administrative division during his reign.
Takshashila was located in modern-day Pakistan, not Bihar. However, it was an important center that influenced Indian education. Nalanda in Bihar was Bihar's premier ancient university.
The Kosi River is a major tributary of the Ganga that flows through Bihar. It is often called the 'Sorrow of Bihar' due to its devastating floods.
Nalanda University was destroyed by Bakhtiyar Khilji (also spelled Bakhtiar Khilji) in the late 12th century. This marked the end of one of the world's oldest residential universities.
Farmers using modern techniques = 180. Total farmers = 500. Percentage = (180 ÷ 500) × 100 = 0.36 × 100 = 36%.
Mahavira spent his final years in Pawapuri (also spelled Pava) in Bihar, where he attained Nirvana. Pawapuri is an important pilgrimage site for Jains and contains the Samosaran temple marking the spot of his enlightenment.
The Kosi River, originating in Nepal and flowing through Bihar, is known as the 'Sorrow of Bengal' due to its devastating floods that affect Bihar and Bengal. It is one of the most unpredictable rivers in India.
The British established their first factory in Bihar at Munger. This trading post became an important center for British commercial activities in Eastern India during the colonial period.