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Bihar has several wildlife sanctuaries including Valmiki National Park in West Champaran, Rajgir Wildlife Sanctuary in Nalanda, and Bhimbandh Wildlife Sanctuary in Munger.
The Kosi River originates from the Himalayas in Nepal and is known for causing devastating floods in Bihar. It is called 'Sorrow of Bihar' due to its destructive nature.
Pataliputra was the capital of the Mauryan Empire and was associated with all major Mauryan emperors including Chandragupta Maurya, Bindusara, and Ashoka.
Bodh Gaya is located in Gaya district of Bihar. It is believed to be the place where Gautama Buddha attained enlightenment.
According to the 2011 Census, Bihar has the lowest literacy rate among Indian states at 53.87%, with male literacy at 66.40% and female literacy at 39.95%.
Nalanda University was an ancient Buddhist university located in Nalanda district. It was one of the world's oldest universities.
The Ganga is the longest river flowing through Bihar with a length of approximately 420 km within the state.
Bihar has 38 districts as per the latest administrative reorganization. This was increased from 36 after the creation of new districts in recent years.
During the Mughal Empire, most of Bihar was part of the Subah Bengal, one of the richest provinces of the empire. This administrative division remained largely intact through much of the Mughal rule.