Rajgir
Sign in to saveRajgir (old name Rajagriha, meaning "The City of Kings") is an ancient city and university town in the Nalanda district of Bihar, India. Also a Cultural capital of Magadh. It was the capital of the Haryanka dynasty, the Pradyota dynasty, the Brihadratha dynasty, the Mauryan Empire, and it was the retreat center for the Buddha and his sangha. Other historical figures such as Mahavira and king Bimbisara lived there, and due to its religious significance, the city holds a place of prominence in Buddhist, Jain and Hindu scriptures.
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Rajgir is an ancient Indian city in Bihar that served as the capital of several powerful dynasties and as an important spiritual retreat for Buddha and his followers. The city holds significant religious importance in Buddhism, Jainism, and Hinduism, and was also home to other major historical figures like Mahavira and King Bimbisara.
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Key facts
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- Rajagriha
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- From top, left to right: View of Rajgir Hills, Vishwa Shanti Stupa (peace pagoda), Vulture Peak, Ghora Katora lake, Naulakha Jain Temple
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- Bihar
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- Bihar
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- India
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27 sectionsContents
- Etymology
- History
- Gupta and Pala periods
- In Jainism
- Naulakhā Jaina Temple
- Vipulācalgiri (1st Hill)
- Ratnagiri (2nd Hill)
- Udayagiri (3rd Hill)
- Suvarṇagiri (4th Hill)
- Vaibhāragiri (5th Hill)
- Sona Bhaṇḍāra Cave
- Geography and climate
- Rajgir Wildlife Sanctuary
- Demographics
- Population
- Religion
- Tourism
- Transportation
- Economy
- Sports
- Nalanda University
- Events
- Notable people
- See also
- References
- Further reading
- External links
Rajgir (old name Rajagriha, meaning "The City of Kings") is an ancient city and university town in the Nalanda district of Bihar, India. Also a Cultural capital of Magadh. It was the capital of the Haryanka dynasty, the Pradyota dynasty, the Brihadratha dynasty, the Mauryan Empire, and it was the retreat center for the Buddha and his sangha. Other historical figures such as Mahavira and king Bimbisara lived there, and due to its religious significance, the city holds a place of prominence in Buddhist, Jain and Hindu scriptures.
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.