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Bihar (/ bɪˈhɑːr /; Hindi: [bɪˈɦaːr] ⓘ) is a state in Eastern India. It is the third largest state by population, the 12th largest by area, and the 15th largest by GDP in 2021. [11][12][13] Bihar borders Uttar Pradesh to its west, Nepal to the north, the northern part of West Bengal to the east, and Jharkhand to the south.
The History of Bihar is one of the most varied in India. Bihar consists of three distinct regions, each has its own distinct history and culture. They are Magadha, Mithila and Bhojpur. [1] Chirand, on the northern bank of the Ganga River, in Saran district, has an archaeological record dating from the Neolithic age (c. 2500 – 1345 BC).
Natural hazards. Floods. Bihar is located in the eastern region [4] of India, between latitudes 24°20'10"N and 27°31'15"N and longitudes 83°19'50"E and 88°17'40"E. It is an entirely land–locked state, in a subtropical region of the temperate zone. Bihar lies between the humid West Bengal in the east and the sub humid Uttar Pradesh in the ...
The Zamindars of Bihar were the autonomous and semi-autonomous rulers and administrators of the subah of Bihar during Mughal rule and later during British rule. They formed the landed aristocracy that lasted until Indian independence in 1947. [1] The zamindars of Bihar were numerous and could be divided into small, medium and large depending on ...
Demographics of Bihar. At the 2011 Census, Bihar was the third most populous state of India with total population of 104,099,452, nearly 89% of it rural. It was also India's most densely populated state, with 1,106 persons per square kilometre. The sex ratio was 918 females per 1000 males. [1] Almost 58% of Bihar's population was below 25 years ...
Nalanda district. Nalanda district is one of the thirty-eight districts of the state of Bihar in India. Bihar Sharif is the administrative headquarters of this district. The districts is home to the ancient Nalanda Mahavihara a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Nalanda is located in the Magadh region of southern Bihar. [2]
1540-1555: Sher Shah captures empire from Mughals. 1540-1555: Building of the Grand Trunk Road, introduction of the rupee and of custom duties. 1556 - 1764: The province of Bihar is formed and governed by the Mughal Empire. 1666: Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth and last Sikh Guru, is born in modern-day Patna.
Outline of Bihar. Location of Bihar. The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Bihar: Bihar – state in East India. It is the 13th largest state in India, with an area of 94,163 km 2 (36,357 sq mi) and the 3rd largest by population; its population is the fastest-growing of any state. Seal of Bihar.