Top 10 interesting and lesser known fact about Bihar!!

1. Land of Non-Violence and Origin of Two Religions

Bihar is the land of non-violence and this idea was given by Lord Mahavira and Lord Buddha about 2600 years ago! The state is also the land of origin of two religions- Buddhism and Jainism.

2. Land of Spiritual and Religious Tourist Attractions

Bihar has a lot of spiritual and religious tourist attractions, which includes Mahabodhi Temple(Gaya), Vishnupad Mandir, Takht Sri Patna Sahib, Agam Kaun, Patan Devi, Mahavir Mandir, Tomb of Sher Shah Suri, Rajgir and many more.

Mahabodhi temple

3. One of the Oldest Continuously Inhabited Cities in India

Patna, the capital of Bihar is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in India. In current era, Patna is the capital, cultural and commercial capital of Bihar

4. World’s Oldest University

Nalanda University is one of the oldest univerisities in the world, which attracted students from all over the world in ancient time.

5. World’s Longest Free WiFi Zone

The Government of Bihar has launched the world’s longest free WiFi zone in Patna in 2014. It’s range is whopping 20 kms.

6. Greatest Emperors from Bihar

India’s greatest emperors belongs to the state of Bihar, namely Samudragupta, Ashoka, Vikramaditya and Chandragupta Maurya.

7. Founder of ‘Zero’

Did you know this interesting fact about Bihar? Aryabhata was the founder of ‘Zero’, one of the greatest inventions in the history.

8. India’s First President Was From Bihar

Shri Rajendra Prasad was the first President of India, who was born in Bihar.

9. First Prime Minister and Father of Nation of Mauritius

It is one of the most interesting facts about Mauritius. A person from Bihar named Seewoosagur Ramgoolam, is the first Prime Minister of Mauritius. He was also the sixth Governor-General of Mauritius. He is widely known as the “Father of the Nation”.

Prime Minister of Mauritius Dr. Naveenchandra Ramgoolam and his wife Mrs. Veena Ramgoolam, sharing the affectionate moments with Chief Minister, BiharNitish Kumar and his mother Smt. Parmeshwari Devi

10. Top in Producing Number of IAS Officers

Bihar has produced more number of IAS officer than Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat combined.

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