5 Questions
Which region in Bihar is believed to be the centre of Indian power in the Later Vedic period?
Mithila
Which Indian empire and pacifist religions arose from the region of Bihar?
Maurya Empire and Jainism
Which kingdom in Bihar became incorporated into the Vajjika League with its capital in Vaishali?
Mithila
Where is Chirand located, which has an archaeological record dating from the Neolithic age?
Saran district
Which daughter of the Janaks of Mithila is mentioned as the consort of Lord Rama in the Hindu epic Ramayana?
Sita
Study Notes
Bihar in Ancient India
- Bihar is believed to be the centre of Indian power in the Later Vedic period.
- The Indian empire of Magadha and pacifist religions like Jainism and Buddhism arose from the region of Bihar.
Ancient Kingdoms
- The kingdom of Vajji, with its capital in Vaishali, became incorporated into the Vajjika League.
Archaeological Sites
- Chirand is located in Bihar and has an archaeological record dating from the Neolithic age.
Hindu Epic Ramayana
- Sita, the daughter of the Janaks of Mithila, is mentioned as the consort of Lord Rama in the Hindu epic Ramayana.
Test your knowledge of the rich and diverse history of Bihar, an Indian state with three distinct regions - Magadha, Mithila, and Bhojpur. Explore the historical timeline and cultural significance of Bihar through this quiz.
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