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Time Zone UTC +5:30 IST India Standard Time

Where is Rajgir? (India - Bihār)

Rajgir is a city and comune in Bihār, India
Latitude 25.0300 Longitude 85.4200

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Information about Rajgir city in Bihār, India

City: Rajgir, Bihār

Dial Code: +91

Country: India, Republic of India

Capital: New Delhi

Abbreviations: IN, IND

Time Zone: UTC +5:30 IST India Standard Time

IND Local Time Date and Timezone

City of Rajgir

Rajgir, old name Rajagriha, meaning "The City of Kings," is an ancient city and university town in the district of Nalanda in Bihar, India. It was the capital of the Haryanka dynasty, the Pradyota dynasty, the Brihadratha dynasty and the Mauryan Empire, as well as the dwelling ground of historical figures such as Buddha, Mahavira and Bimbisara. Due to its religious significance, the city holds a place of prominence in Hindu, Buddhist and Jain scriptures. As of 2011, the population of the town was reported to be 41,000 while the population in the community development block was about 88,500. Rajgir was the first capital of the ancient kingdom of Magadha, a state that would eventually evolve into the Mauryan Empire. It finds mention in India's renowned literary epic, the Mahabharata, through its king Jarasandha. The town's date of origin is unknown, although ceramics dating to about 1000 BC have been found in the city. The 2,500-year-old cyclopean wall is also located in the region. The ancient Nalanda university was located in the vicinity of Rajgir, and the contemporary Nalanda University named after it was founded in 2010 nearby. The town is also famed for its natural springs and towering hills that dominate the landscape. It is also depicted in Valmiki Ramayan when Ram along with Vishwamitra is on their way to visit King Janaka.
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