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History

Patna, the capital of Bihar, is a bustling city in the Indian Plains with a glorious past. It is a gateway to the Buddhist and Jain pilgrimage centres of Vaishali, Rajgir, Nalanda, Bodh Gaya, Kesariya and Pawapuri.

Overview

Patna, the capital of Bihar, is a bustling city in the Indian Plains with a glorious past. It is a gateway to the Buddhist and Jain pilgrimage centres of Vaishali, Rajgir, Nalanda, Bodh Gaya, Kesariya and Pawapuri.

Historical Timeline

1572

Hajipur features conspicuously in the history of struggles between Emperor Akbar and the rebellious Afghan Karrani rulers of Bengal, being twice besieged and captured by the imperial troops, in 1572 and 1574.

1912

In 1912 Bihar and Orissa was divided from the Presidency of Bengal.

Historical Sites

Ramchaura Mandir

Pataleshwar Mandir

Lal Keshwar Shiv Temple

Notable Figures

Ramchaura Mandir

Pataleshwar Mandir

Lal Keshwar Shiv Temple

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