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Town in Bihar, India

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Rajgir: Town in Bihar, India
Rajgir, meaning "The City of Kings," is a historic town in the district of Nalanda in Bihar, India. As the ancient seat and capital of the Haryanka dynasty, the Pradyota dynasty, the Brihadratha dynasty and the Mauryan Empire, as well as the dwelling ground of such historical figures as The Buddha and The Mahavira, 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.

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PM Modi to Inaugurate New Nalanda University Campus in Rajgir, Bihar with International Delegates [Video]

PM Modi to Inaugurate New Nalanda University Campus in Rajgir, Bihar with International Delegates

Join us as Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates the new campus of Nalanda University, rekindling the historic glory of Bihar. Witness the stunning photos and highlights of this monumental event...

Credit: Oneindia     Duration: 04:22Published

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