Detail Factual Overview

History • Ancient Period:

• • Part of the Magadha Empire; capital at Pataliputra (modern Patna).
  • Birthplace of Buddhism and Jainism — Gautama Buddha attained enlightenment at Bodh Gaya, Mahavira preached in Vaishali.
  • Notable empires: Maurya (Chandragupta Maurya, Ashoka), Gupta Empire.
• Medieval Period:
  • Ruled by Delhi Sultanate, Mughals, and regional Nawabs.
• Colonial Period:
  • Became a British province in 1912 after separation from Bengal Presidency.
  • Played a role in the Champaran Satyagraha led by Mahatma Gandhi (1917).
• Post-Independence:
  • Development challenges but rich cultural heritage.
  • Jharkhand separated in 2000.