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Guru Gobind Singh, the 10th Sikh Guru, was born in Patna on December 22, 1666. The Patna Sahib Gurudwara commemorates his birthplace.
The Grand Trunk Road was built during the Mauryan Empire under Ashoka. It connected the empire and was later rebuilt during the Mughal period and further improved by the British.
Mahavira Jayanti celebrates the birth of Lord Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism. He preached non-violence and asceticism in ancient Bihar.
The Vishnupad Temple is an ancient Hindu temple located in Gaya. It is believed to be constructed over the footprint of Lord Vishnu and is an important pilgrimage site.
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.
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.
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.
Patna Sahib Gurudwara is the birthplace of Guru Govind Singh, the tenth Guru of Sikhism. It is one of the five most sacred Gurudwaras in Sikhism and is located in Patna city.
