History
Muzaffarpur is a city in the Mithila region of Bihar, India. It is known as the "lychee capital" of the country.
Overview
Muzaffarpur is one of Bihar’s most economically important districts, ranking among the top three in GDDP and per-capita income, with high NDDP figures (Bihar Economic Survey 2025–26). The district has a diversified economy, with industries in textiles, bag manufacturing, agro-based products, dairy, and lychee cultivation. Industrial areas like Bela and Bariyarpur host major companies such as Bihar Drugs & Organic Chemicals Ltd and Muzaffarpur Dairy.
Historical Timeline
The powerful kingdom of Magadh formed matrimonial alliances with the Licchavis in 519 BCE.
The Simraon dynasty in neighboring Champaran once extended its influence over Mithila and Nepal until Tughlaq Shah invaded Tirhut in 1323.
Following the British victory at the Battle of Buxar in 1764, Muzaffarpur came under British East India Company rule.
Muzaffarpur was created in 1875 for administrative convenience by splitting the former Tirhut district.
Notably, Khudiram Bose, a young revolutionary, was executed in Muzaffarpur in 1908 for his involvement in a bombing attempt against British officials.
Mahatma Gandhi's visits to Muzaffarpur in 1920 and 1927 further inspired nationalist sentiments.
Historical Sites
Garibnath Temple
Baba Garibnath Temple
Chaturbhuj Asthan Temple
Ramna's Tripur Sundari Temple
Ram Chandra Shahi Museum
Notable Figures
Garibnath Temple
Baba Garibnath Temple
Chaturbhuj Asthan Temple
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