Category: History

Patna University: A Century of Educational Excellence

Patna University: A Century of Educational Excellence

Established in 1917, Patna University was the first university in Bihar and once hailed as the 'Oxfo...

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Champaran Satyagraha: The Movement That Shaped Gandhi's Path

Champaran Satyagraha: The Movement That Shaped Gandhi's Path

In 1917, Mahatma Gandhi launched his first Satyagraha in Champaran, Bihar, a pivotal movement that c...

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The Pala Dynasty: Bihar's Patrons of Buddhism and Art

The Pala Dynasty: Bihar's Patrons of Buddhism and Art

The Pala dynasty emerged in the 8th century, bringing stability to Bihar and Bengal and becoming the...

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The Gupta Empire: Bihar's Second Golden Age

The Gupta Empire: Bihar's Second Golden Age

Following the Mauryas, the Gupta dynasty, with its base in Magadha, ushered in another golden age of...

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The Mauryan Empire: Bihar's Golden Age

The Mauryan Empire: Bihar's Golden Age

From its capital in Pataliputra, the Mauryan Empire rose to become one of the largest and most power...

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The Legacy of Hindi Journalism in Bihar

The Legacy of Hindi Journalism in Bihar

Bihar has a long and storied history of Hindi journalism, with newspapers playing a crucial role in ...

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Maner Sharif: A Beacon of Sufi Culture

Maner Sharif: A Beacon of Sufi Culture

Located near Patna, Maner Sharif is a major Sufi pilgrimage site, housing the tombs of saints Makhdo...

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The Legacy of Ahimsa: Bihar's Gift to the World

The Legacy of Ahimsa: Bihar's Gift to the World

Bihar is the land where the principle of Ahimsa (non-violence) was profoundly shaped and propagated ...

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The Battle of Buxar: A Turning Point in Indian History

The Battle of Buxar: A Turning Point in Indian History

The Battle of Buxar was a decisive conflict that established the British East India Company as the d...

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Vaishali: Cradle of the World's First Republic

Vaishali: Cradle of the World's First Republic

Journey back in time to Vaishali, the capital of the Licchavi republic and a place where Lord Buddha...

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