The Mid Day Meal Scheme in Bihar is implemented collaboratively by the State Education Department and District Administrations, with oversight from both state and central government.

The ancient kingdom of Magadha was located in present-day Bihar. It was a major power in ancient India and was the seat of the Mauryan and Gupta empires.

The Battle of Buxar in 1764 was fought between the British East India Company and a coalition of rulers from Bengal (Mir Jafar), Awadh (Shuja-ud-Daulah), and Bihar (Mir Kasim).

Bihar has 38 districts as per the latest administrative divisions. The state was reorganized to form new districts over time.

Champaran Satyagraha was led by Mahatma Gandhi to protest against indigo plantations' exploitation. It was one of the first major Satyagraha campaigns in India.

Bodh Gaya, where Buddha attained enlightenment, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Mahabodhi Temple complex there is architecturally significant.

After the Battle of Kalinga, Emperor Ashoka was deeply moved by the bloodshed and decided to renounce war, embracing Buddhism and Dhamma (righteousness).

Bihar covers an area of 94,163 square kilometers, making it the third-smallest state in India by area but with a very high population density.

The Quit India Movement was launched on August 9, 1942. Bihar witnessed significant participation with mass protests and strikes against British rule.

The Bara Imambara in Patna was constructed during the reign of Aurangzeb in the 17th century. It is one of the largest imambaras in India and serves as an important Islamic monument in Bihar.