The region roughly encompassing the present state had many Buddhist vihāras, the abodes of Buddhist monks in the ancient and medieval periods. [121] It will be the first glass in Bihar and the second in the country," he said. Most of the monuments in Bihar have great historic relations and tells the history of Hinduism, Jainism, and Buddhism. It began in 1929 under the leadership of Swami Sahajanand Saraswati who formed the Bihar Provincial Kisan Sabha (BPKS), to mobilise peasant grievances against the zamindari attacks on their occupancy rights. Raja Kunwar Singh – was the King of the then Jagdishpiur (presently part of Bhojpur district) who participated and fought during 1857 revolt. [53][54], In the northern and central regions of Bihar, the Kisan Sabha (peasant movement) was an important consequence of the independence movement. He is a famous.. January 10, 2021. In fact, the state of Gujarat, Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu combined, haven’t produced as many IAS officers as Bihar. A report of the Resource Tracking and Management Project", "Quality improvement efforts in public health facilities of Bihar – Some general findings, Sector Wide Approach to Strengthening Health (SWASTH) in Bihar, Government of Bihar Initiative Supported by Department for International Development (DFID)", "What does quality of care mean for maternal health providers from two vulnerable states of India? It was said that the Nalanda library was set on fire by the army of BakhtiyarKhilji. Hindi was introduced in the law courts in Bihar in 1880. [127] The industry produces over one hundred films per year. One is Mithila painting, a style used in the Mithila region of Bihar. Pandit Govardhan Mishra – son of the Ram Prasad Mishra, himself an accomplished singer – is perhaps the finest living exponent of Tappa singing in India, according to Padma Shri Gajendra Narayan Singh, founding secretary of the Sangeet Natak Academi of Bihar[citation needed]. One is Mithila painting, a style used in the Mithila region of Bihar. ), thus becoming the first successful republic in the world. Image: newindianexpress.com. India’s Most Successful Cricket Captain is from Bihar! It is 13th largest state by area and the 3rd largest by population. No wonder it is a perfect blend of literature and science. Gajendra Narayan Singh also writes, in his memoir, that Champanagar, Banaili, was another major centre of classical music. [14] Additionally, almost 58% of Biharis are below the age of 25, giving Bihar the highest proportion of young people of any Indian state. [113] It was traditionally done on the plastered walls of mud huts, and is also done on cloth, handmade paper and canvas. The political party or coalition of political parties having a majority in the Legislative Assembly forms the government. These arguments often rely on references to historical or current famous people and places from Bihar. Famous Persons from Bihar. The school is an important centre of the fine arts in Bihar. Nalanda University was re-established in 2014. [68][69] Maithili is a recognised regional language of India under the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution of India. Vardhamana Mahavira, the 24th and last Tirthankara of Jainism, was born in Vaishali around the 6th century BC. Anil Agarwal Age: (66) #Businessperson. About 80% of the state's population is employed in agriculture, which is above the national average. It is one of the larger cities of Bihar & is known all over East India for its highly strategic railway junction. Image: lh3.googleusercontent.com. Those who practised this art form were descendants of Hindu artisans of Mughal painting. [7] However, the majority of the people of Bihar speak one of the Bihari languages: most of which as classified as dialects of Hindi during the census. 1963's Lagi nahin chute ram was the all-time hit Bhojpuri film, and had higher attendance than Mughal-e-Azam in the eastern and northern regions of India. [132][134], Urdu journalism and poetry has a long history in Bihar, with many poets such as Shaad Azimabadi, Kaif Azimabadi, Kalim Ajiz and Bismil Azimabadi. Bihar Yoga Bharti was founded by Swami Satyananda’s disciple Swami Niranjanananda Saraswati in 1994. Learn more about the history, culture, and government of Bihar in this article. Image: thetourism4you.com, Bihar is also the origin of the biggest two religions in the world, namely Buddhism and Jainism. [94] According to Ministry of Health statistics, the greatest shortfalls are for physicians and specialists at 75%. [165] Bihar has eight medical colleges which are funded by the government, namely Patna Medical College and Hospital, Nalanda Medical College and Hospital, Vardhman Institute of Medical Sciences, Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Darbhanga Medical College and Hospital, Anugrah Narayan Magadh Medical College and Hospital Gaya, Sri Krishna Medical College and Hospital, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Bhagalpur, Government Medical College, Bettiah and five private medical colleges[166], In February 2019, deputy chief minister Sushil Modi announced the Bihar government's planned to establish 11 new medical colleges at Chhapra, Purnia, Samastipur, Bengusarai, Sitamarhi, Vaishali, Jhanjharpur, Siwan, Buxar, Bhojpur, Jamui and a dental college at Rahui in Nalanda district is under construction. Where the Buddha delivered most of his sermons! Image: wikimedia.org. [114] Singh, in another book on Indian classical music, wrote that "Kumar Shyamanand Singh of Banaili estate had such expertise in singing that many great singers including Kesarbai Kerkar acknowledged his ability. It spans over whopping 20 km. [15] The official languages are Hindi and Urdu, although other languages are common, including Maithili, Magahi, Bhojpuri and other Bihari languages. "It is inspired by the famous glass bridge in China. [61] Other notable wildlife sanctuaries include Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary, Bhimbandh Wildlife Sanctuary and Gautam Buddha Wildlife Sanctuary. In 2010 Government of Bihar established Bihar Agricultural University at Sabour in Bhagalpur district. 1839), Bihar School of Engineering (est. [169] The Indian Institute of Information Technology, Bhagalpur, was established in 2017. The Haryanka dynasty, founded in 684 BC, ruled Magadha from the city of Rajgriha (modern Rajgir). It was also India's most densely populated state, with 1,106 persons per square kilometre. [86], Bihar generally ranks weakest in health outcomes in comparison to other Indian states. Though the foothills of the Himalayas begin in Nepal, a short distance to the north, these mountains influence Bihar's landforms, climate and hydrology. [78] Buddhism in Magadha went into decline due to the invasion of Muhammad bin Bakhtiyar Khalji, during which many of the viharas were destroyed along with the universities of Nalanda and Vikramashila. There is much more to Bihar than its unique dialect and the famous politician Lalu Prasad Yadav. There were many references to Vaishali in the religious texts of Buddhism and Jainism with proofs that it was a functioning republic by 600 B.C. 22. There is much more to Bihar than its unique dialect and the famous politician Lalu Prasad Yadav. [143] Some other centres of high learning established under British rule are Patna College (est. At one point in time, Bihar was the capital state under the Mauryan empire and had Magadha, Anga, Vijji, Janaka, amongst many others as its important kingdoms. Image: 2.bp.blogspot.com, The world-famous Nalanda University is located in the capital city of Patna. [167] In 2014 the government of Bihar established Development Management Institute in Bihta near the Patna. [58], At the 2011 Census, Bihar was the third most populous state of India with total population of 104,099,452, nearly 89% of it rural. There are also plans on constructing a cancer institute within Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences premises and transformation of Patna Medical College and Hospital into a world-class health centre. Famous Mithila painters include Smt Bharti Dayal, M… Bharat Ratna Ustad Bismillah Khan, from Dumraon, Bihar. Image: beats.eckovation.com. [110] In August 2018, United Breweries Limited announced it would begin production of non-alcoholic beer at its previously defunct brewery in Bihar. The Bihar plain is split by the river Ganges, which flows from west to east. The two well-known kings from this dynasty were Bimbisara and his son Ajatashatru, who imprisoned his father to ascend the throne. [9] According to the 2011 census, 82.7% of Bihar's population practised Hinduism, while 16.9% followed Islam.[65][66]. Image: 1.bp.blogspot.com, Bihar is the birthplace of the tenth Guru that is Guru Gobind Singh, and the holy place of Sikhs is Harmandir Takht (Takht Sri Patna Sahib), which is in Patna. Central parts of Bihar have some small hills, such as the Rajgir hills. 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The All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna was established in 2012. These films did much better business in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar than mainstream Bollywood hits at the time, and were both made on extremely tight budgets. Valmiki National Park covers about 800 km2 (309 sq mi) of forest and is the 18th Tiger Reserve of India, ranked fourth in terms of density of tiger population. Generally, no space is left empty.[113]. [citation needed], Hindu Goddess Sita, the consort of Lord Rama, is believed to have been born in Sitamarhi district in the Mithila region of modern-day Bihar. For Buddhists, … [170], Above: a village market. [94] Given the high population density of the state, Bihar is significantly behind in the number of healthcare professionals that should be employed. Bhaiyaa, the first Magadhi film, was released in 1961. Image: rsc.cdn77.org, The word ‘Bihar’ is originally derived from the Sanskrit and Pali word ‘Vihara’ meaning abode. Painting was usually done on walls during festivals, religious events, births, marriages, and other cultural milestones. However, this trend faded during the 1990s. Veer Kunwar Singh' Nationalists and independence activists. The first film with Bhojpuri dialogue was Ganga Jamuna, released in 1961. The third largest state of India by population, it is also contiguous with Uttar Pradesh to its west, Nepal to the north, the northern part of West Bengal to the east, with Jharkhand to the south. Image: 4.bp.blogspot.com, The idea of non-violence originated from Bihar around 2600 years ago. Chirand, on the northern bank of the Ganga River, in Saran district, has an archaeological record from the Neolithic age (c. 2500–1345 BC). The capital of France, Paris is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. In March 2019, the government of Bihar has sent a proposal to centre Government to upgrade Darbhanga Medical College and Hospital into an AIIMS-like institution. [87], Bihar's gross state domestic product (GSDP) for fiscal year (FY) 2013–14 was around ₹3,683.37 billion. Image: amazon.com, The first Prime Minister of Mauritius, Seewoosagur Ramgoolam hailed from Bihar. Common scenes illustrate deities and Saraswati from ancient epics, celestial objects, and religious plants like Tulsi, and scenes from the royal court and social events. Nearby, there are mirrors where you can look at yourself in different Mauryan head-gears. Vaishali is also the birthplace of Lord Mahavir. [80], Nitish Kumar has been chief minister of Bihar for 13 years between 2005 and 2020. "Census of India: Provisional Population Totals India: Paper1: Census 2011". Bihar e-Governance Services & Technologies (BeST) and the government of Bihar have initiated a unique program to establish a centre of excellence called Bihar Knowledge Center, a finishing school to equip students with the latest skills and customised short-term training programs at an affordable cost. [55], Following independence, Bihari migrant workers have faced violence and prejudice in many parts of India, such as Maharashtra, Punjab and Assam.[56][57]. 552 active cases 372 in last 7 days An ancient city, Madhubani in Bihar is known for the richness in art and culture that the district strives for. [139], In the past, tourism in the region was purely based on educational tourism, as Bihar was home of some prominent ancient universities like Nalanda and Vikramashila.[140][141][relevant? Almost every district has a DM or SP from Bihar. 24. All the branches of the government are located in the state capital, Patna. The classical music in Bihar is a form of Hindustani classical music. 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