Bihar
Bihar is where Buddha attained enlightenment at Bodh Gaya and Lord Mahavira was born. Home to Nalanda University, the world's oldest, it offers a profound spiritual journey.
Bihar
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Overview
The Land of Buddha and Mahavira
Bihar is where Buddha attained enlightenment at Bodh Gaya and Lord Mahavira was born. Home to Nalanda University, the world's oldest, it offers a profound spiritual journey.
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Key facts
- Area
- 94,163 sq km
- Capital
- Patna
- Languages
- Hindi, Maithili, Bhojpuri
Popular cities in Bihar
Bhagalpur
Bodh Gaya
Buxar
Champaran
Darbhanga
Gaya
Jehanabad
Kishanganj
Popular stays in Bihar
Attractions
The sights that define the state.