States PCS: Bihar GK for BPSC and other Bihar PCS Exams

Notes:
Kamboja was not in present-day Bihar; it was located in the north-western part of ancient India, near present Afghanistan, inhabited by Eastern Iranian people.

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The first Buddhist council was held in Rajgriha (now called Rajgir). It was held after the Mahaparinirvan of the Buddha. The council was held under the patronage of King Ajatashatru  with the purpose of preserving Buddha’s teachings  and rules for disciples.

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Bimbisara belonged to the Haryanka dynasty. He was the king of the Magadha during the late 5th century BC. He is known for his cultural achievements. He was a great friend and protector of the Buddha. Bimbisara was known to have  built the city of Rajgir which is  famous for Buddhist writings.

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The two major branches of Buddhism  generally recognized by scholars are Theravada and Mahayana. Theravada means “The School of the Elders” and Mahayana means “The Great Vehicle”. Theravada has widespread following in Sri Lanka and south-east Asia. Mahayana is found throughout East Asia.

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Sacred book of Jainism is called Agamas. The Jain agamas are works of the immediate disciples of Mahavir.The first sacred books of the Jain are in Prakrit or Ardhamagdhi language. They were given their written form in the fifth century at
Vallabhi, in Gujarat.

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Free Wi-fi facilities will be provided  to universities and colleges in Bihar under a scheme called  Saat Nischay. It is a scheme of the state government. This scheme will be implemented by the Bihar State Electronic Development Corporation (BELTRON).

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Sabour is famous for having one of the oldest agricultural college since the British period. Sabour is a Town in Sabour Block in Bhagalpur District of Bihar. It belongs to Bhagalpur Division. Bihar Agricultural College was established in 1908 at Sabour.

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Rajgir Mahotsav is celebrated in Bihar. It was formerly called Rajgir Nritaya Mahotsav. It is a festival of dance and music. It is an annual three-day event in Rajgir, Bihar. It was first held in 1986.

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Patna was the main centre of the Company Paintings. Patna School of Painting (also called asPatna Kalam or Company painting) is a style of Indian painting which existed in Bihar during the 18th to 20th  centuries. The Patna School of Painting was an offshoot of the well-known Mughal Miniature School of Painting.

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Books like Raghuvansham, Kamasutra and Kumar Sambhava were written during the reign of Gupta Empire. The Gupta period was a golden period of literature in the history of Bihar. Kalidasa wrote Raghuvansham and Kumar Sambhava during this period and Kamasutra was written by Vatsyayana.