How did Bihar Bihar mention?

Trending Bihar How did ‘Bihar’ ‘Bihar call? Do you know what was the ancient name of Bihar? Very few people know about it. Bihar is known for his cultural heritage and historical importance, but his ancient name was something else. Bihar was previously known as ‘Magadha’, which used to be a mighty kingdom of Indian history. Magadha was ruled by great rulers such as Ajatashatru, Bimbisara and Emperor Ashoka. Magadha was the most important center of Buddhism, from here Lord Buddha gained knowledge. The name Bihar started with Buddhist ‘Viharas’, which means Buddhist monastery. Bihar was earlier part of the Bengal presidency, which was controlled from Kolkata. In the British period, Bihar is only considered an economic source and is often neglected. On March 22, 1912, Bihar was divorced from Bengal and received an independent state status. The name ‘Bihar’ comes from the word ‘vihar’, which over time changed to Bihar. Even today, Bihar is known across the country for its glorious traditions and historical heritage. Click here Life & Style Click for more stories Click here