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What are the sources of information about the ancient history of Bihar?

What are the sources of information about the ancient history of Bihar?

Bihar consists of three distinct regions, each has its own distinct history and culture. The word ‘Bihar’ has originated from the ‘Viharas’ which means the resting house of Buddhist monks but it was the Muslim rulers of the 12th Century who started calling the state ‘Bihar’….MAHAJANAPADAS.

Kasi Kamboja
Vatsa (Vamsa) Kuru

When did Bihar come into being?

Bihar
Country India
Formation 22 March 1912
Statehood 26 January 1950
Capital Patna

What is the historical importance of Bihar?

Bihar played a major role in the Indian independence struggle. Most notable were the Champaran movement against the Indigo plantation and the Quit India Movement of 1942. After his return from South Africa, it was from Bihar that Mahatma Gandhi launched his pioneering civil-disobedience movement, Champaran Satyagraha.

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Why is Bihar densely populated?

The real reason is, they are part of fertile Gangatic plains along with Uttar Pradesh. These states have very fertile soil and as we know our society has been Agro based since ages, therefore the early people who were nomads settled around these plains and their generations have continued to reside there.

What is the population of Bihar 2020?

124 Million
According to UID, Bihar population in 2020 is estimated to be 124 Million (12.4 Crores).

Who was first governor of Bihar?

Governors of Bihar

# Name Entered office
Before Independence
1 Jairamdas Daulatram 15 August 1947
2 Madhav Shrihari Aney 12 January 1948
3 R. R. Diwakar 15 June 1952