Rajgir
India · Bihar
Rajgir is an ancient city and university town in the Nalanda district of Bihar, India. It is also considered a cultural capital of Magadh. It was the capital of the Haryanka dynasty, the Pradyota dynasty, the Brihadratha dynasty, the Maurya 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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Practical facts
- Local time
- UTC+5:30 · 11.5 h ahead of Costa Rica
- Region
- Bihar
- On the map
- 25.03° N, 85.42° E
Near Rajgir
- Gaya · 50 km away
- Bodh Gaya · 57 km away
- Patna · 69 km away
- Kushinagar · 244 km away
- Varanasi · 248 km away
- Kathmandu · 299 km away
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