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Raja Ram Mohan Roy, born in Bengal but deeply connected to Bihar through his work, is credited with founding the Brahmo Samaj, a major reform movement.
Chandragupta Maurya, founder of the Mauryan Empire with capital at Pataliputra, conquered and united most of the Indian subcontinent around 322-298 BCE.
Nalanda district is historically significant as the location of the ancient Nalanda University and is associated with Emperor Ashoka's Buddhist heritage.
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.
Bakhtiyar Khilji, a Turkish invader, destroyed the famous Nalanda University in the 12th century, burning its libraries and ending its scholarly activities.
Jharkhand was created as a separate state on November 15, 2000, by separating 18 districts from Bihar. This significantly reduced Bihar's geographical area.
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.
