Nalanda University, founded in the 5th century CE in Bihar, was one of the world's oldest universities and was primarily dedicated to Buddhist studies, logic, and philosophy.

Average speed = Total distance ÷ Total time = 250 km ÷ 5 hours = 50 km/h

The Gandak River is a tributary of the Ganges River and forms the border between Bihar and Uttar Pradesh in parts.

Nalanda University, established in the 5th century CE, was renowned for teaching Buddhism, Buddhist philosophy, logic, metaphysics, and mathematics, attracting scholars from across Asia.

Bodh Gaya is sacred as the place where Siddhartha Gautama attained enlightenment and became Buddha, sitting under the Bodhi tree.

The Kalinga War (260 BCE) was a turning point in Ashoka's life. The violence and bloodshed of the war led him to embrace Buddhism and non-violence.

The Ganga River flows through Bihar and is crucial for irrigation, transportation, and the agricultural economy of the state.

Bihar was part of the Bengal Presidency during British rule. It remained under this administrative division until India's independence in 1947.

Jharkhand was created as a separate state on November 15, 2000, from the southern districts of Bihar. This was a result of the State Reorganisation Act passed by Parliament.

PM-KISAN provides direct income support of ₹6,000 per year to small and marginal farmers in three installments of ₹2,000 each.