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Magahi Language
Magahi (), also known as Magadhi (), is an Indo-Aryan language spoken in Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal states of eastern India, and in the Terai region of Nepal. Magadhi Prakrit was the ancestor of Magahi, from which the latter's name derives. It has a very rich and old tradition of folk songs and stories. It is spoken in approximately twelve districts of Bihar ( Gaya, Nalnda, Patna, Jehanabad, Aurangabad, Nalanda, Sheikhpura, Nawada, Lakhisarai, Arwal, Jamui and in some parts of Banka), twelve districts of Jharkhand ( Hazaribag, Palamu, Chatra, Koderma, Jamtara, Bokaro, Dhanbad, Giridih, Deoghar, Garhwa, Latehar, Chatra) and in West Bengal's Malda district. Magahi derived from the ancient Magadhi Prakrit, which was created in the ancient kingdom of Magadha, the core of which was the area south of the Ganges and east of Son River. Though the number of speakers in Magahi is about 12.7 million, it has not been constitutionally recognised in India. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
India
India, officially the Republic of India, is a country in South Asia. It is the List of countries and dependencies by area, seventh-largest country by area; the List of countries by population (United Nations), most populous country since 2023; and, since its independence in 1947, the world's most populous democracy. Bounded by the Indian Ocean on the south, the Arabian Sea on the southwest, and the Bay of Bengal on the southeast, it shares land borders with Pakistan to the west; China, Nepal, and Bhutan to the north; and Bangladesh and Myanmar to the east. In the Indian Ocean, India is near Sri Lanka and the Maldives; its Andaman and Nicobar Islands share a maritime border with Thailand, Myanmar, and Indonesia. Modern humans arrived on the Indian subcontinent from Africa no later than 55,000 years ago., "Y-Chromosome and Mt-DNA data support the colonization of South Asia by modern humans originating in Africa. ... Coalescence dates for most non-European populations averag ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaithi
Kaithi (), also called Kayathi (), Kayasthi (), or Kayastani, is a Brahmic script historically used across parts of Northern and Eastern India. It was prevalent in regions corresponding to modern-day Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Jharkhand. The script was primarily utilized for legal, administrative, and private records and was adapted for a variety of Indo-Aryan languages, including Angika, Awadhi language, Awadhi, Bhojpuri language, Bhojpuri, Hindustani language, Hindustani, Maithili language, Maithili, Magahi language, Magahi, and Nagpuri language, Nagpuri. Etymology The name Kaithi script is derived from the term Chitraguptavanshi Kayastha, Kayastha, a social group, socio-professional group historically linked to writing, record-keeping and administration. This community served in royal courts and later in British colonial administration, maintaining revenue records, legal documents, title deeds, and general correspondence. The script they utilized was thus named Kaithi, r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jamui District
Jamui is a district among 38 districts of Bihar States and territories of India, state, India. The district was formed on 21 February 1991, when it was separated from Munger district. It is located at a longitude of 86° 13'E and the latitude is 24° 55'N. History Various literature indicates that Jamui was once known as Jambhiyaagram. According to Jainism, the 24th Tirthankara lord Mahavira attained omniscience (Kevala Jnana) in Jambhiyagram situated on the bank of river named Ujjihuvaliya. Another place traced as "Jrimbhikgram" on the bank of Rijuvalika river, resembles Jambhiyagram, Ujjhuvaliya. The Hindi translation of the words Jambhiya and Jrimbhikgram is Jamuhi which is developed in the recent time as Jamui. With the passage of time, the river Ujhuvaliya /Rijuvalika is supposed to be developed as the river Ulai and as such both the place are still found in Jamui. The Ulai river is still flowing nearby Jamui. The old name of Jamui has been traced as Jambhubani in a cop ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arwal District
Arwal district is one of the thirty-eight districts of Bihar state, India, and Arwal town is the administrative headquarters of this district. It was earlier part of Jehanabad district. As of 2001 it is the third least populous district of Bihar (out of 38), after Sheikhpura and Sheohar. Arwal District is very small district of Bihar. Most of people are engaged in primary sector. History Recent events There was a massacre of Dalit people, who were considered to be naxal supporters by Ranvir Sena-a private militia of dominant Bhumihar caste, at Laxmanpur Bathe in 1997. This massacre was in response of capturing land belonging to upper caste people and killing of Bhumihars in various massacre like Bara massacre and Senari massacre by Naxalite, most of the members of naxal cadres being Dalits. It was a part of the Red Corridor. Geography Arwal district occupies an area of , comparatively equivalent to Canada's Foley Island. Hydrology Arwal is the unique district of Bihar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nawada District
Nawada district is one of the thirty-eight districts of the Indian state of Bihar. Nawada is its administrative headquarters. The district is the easternmost district of the Magadh division, one of the nine administrative divisions of Bihar. The area of the modern district was historically part of the Magadha, Shunga and Gupta empires. Koderma and Giridih districts of the state of Jharkhand lie on the southern border of the district; it also shares borders with the Gaya, Nalanda, Sheikhpura, and Jamui districts of Bihar. History In 1845, Nawada was made a subdivision of Gaya district. Nawada district was separated from Gaya district on January 26, 1973. Kakolat Falls are mentioned in Hindu Pauranik History as the abode of a king turned into a python by a Rishi's curse. Geography Nawada district occupies an area of , comparatively equivalent to Chile's Navarino Island. Most parts of the district are plain but some areas are hilly. The main rivers are the Sakri, Khuri, P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sheikhpura District
Sheikhpura district is one of the thirty-eight districts in Bihar, India and a part of the Munger division with Sheikhpura as its administrative headquarters. Established on 31 July 1994 from the Munger district due to political efforts by Rajo Singh, it was the least populous district in Bihar as of the 2011 census. Shri Krishna Sinha, the first chief minister of Bihar, was born in Maur village, which is now situated in Barbigha block of this district. History It is believed that during the Mahabharata era, a demoness named ''Hiḍimbā'' lived in the hillocks of Sheikhpura's eastern stretch. She married Bhima, one of the Pandava brothers, and they had a heroic son named Ghatotkacha. The hill was later named Girihinda after Hidimba where ''Giri'' means a hill in Sanskrit, and the village of Girihinda still exists today. Sheikhpura also served as a significant administrative center during the Pallava reign. It is also believed that the Afghan ruler Sher Shah Suri had t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nalanda District
Nalanda district is one of the thirty-eight Districts of Bihar, districts of the state of Bihar in India. Bihar Sharif is the administrative headquarters of this district. The districts is home to the ancient Nalanda Mahavihara a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Nalanda is located in the Magadh region of southern Bihar. In Jainism * The 24th Jainism, Jaina Tirthankara Mahavira, ''Mahāvīra'' is said to have spent 'many Chaturmasya, ''Cāturmāsyas'' (rainy seasons)' at ''Nālandā''. Canonical scriptures of the ''Śvetāmbara'' sect also mention that ''Nālandā'' was known by other names such as ''Nālandāpada'' and ''Nālandā Sanniveśa''. The texts further highlight that it was a suburb of ''Rajgir, Rājagṛha''. ''Mahāvīra'' is said to have had met ''Makkhali Gosala, Makkhali-gosāla'', the leader of the Ājīvika, ''Ājīvakas'', for the first time at ''Nālandā''. * Jaina tradition records that some of ''Mahāvīra's Ganadhara, Gaṇadharas'' (disciples), namely ''Gautama ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aurangabad District, Bihar
Aurangabad district is one of the thirty-eight districts of Bihar state, India. It is currently a part of the Red Corridor. Aurangabad is also called "Chittorgarh" of Bihar because the number of Suryavanshi Rajputs is very high here. Aurangabad played a major role in the Indian independence struggle, and is also the birthplace of eminent nationalist & first Deputy Chief Minister of state, Bihar Vibhuti Dr. Anugrah Narayan Sinha, a participant of Champaran Satyagraha who is regarded among makers of modern independent Bihar. Geography Aurangabad district occupies an area of , comparatively equivalent to Russia's Vaygach Island. Aurangabad town is the administrative headquarters of this district. Aurangabad district is a part of Magadh division. Aurangabad became a fully-fledged district when it was split from the Gaya district in 1972. Aurangabad celebrates its formation day on every 26 January . Economy In 2006, the Indian government named Aurangabad one of the country's 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jehanabad District
Jehanabad district is one of the thirty-eight districts of Bihar States and territories of India, state, India. Jehanabad town is the administrative headquarters of this district. Jehanabad district is a part of Magadh Division, and is located on the confluence of two small rivers called Dardha and Yamunaiya. History The territory of the present-day district became Jehanabad sub-division of Gaya district in 1872. The district came into existence on 1 August 1986. It is surrounded by Patna in north, Arwal in west, Nalanda in east and Gaya in south. Geography Jehanabad district occupies an area of , comparatively equivalent to Mexico's Isla Ángel de la Guarda. Demographics According to the 2011 census of India, 2011 census Jehanabad district has a Demographics of India, population of 1,125,313, roughly equal to the nation of Cyprus or the US state of Rhode Island. This gives it a ranking of 412th in India (out of a total of Districts of India, 640). The district has a popul ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Patna District
Patna district is one of the thirty-eight districts of Bihar state in eastern India. Patna, the capital of Bihar, is the district headquarters. The Patna district is a part of the Patna division. The Patna district is divided into 6 Subdivisions (Tehsils) i.e. Patna Sadar, Patna City, Barh, Masaurhi, Danapur and Paliganj. As of 2011, it is the most populous district of Bihar and the fifteenth most populous district in India. The revenue district of Patna comes under the jurisdiction of a District Collector (District Magistrate). The office of the Patna DM is in the Patna Collectorate. History Patna is one of the oldest continuously inhabited places in the world. Patna was founded in 490 BCE by the king of Magadha. Ancient Patna, known as Pataliputra, was the capital of the Magadha Empire under the Haryanka, Nanda, Mauryan, Shunga, Gupta and Pala empires. Pataliputra was a seat of learning and fine arts. Patliputra was home to many mathematicians, astronomers, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bhagalpur District
Bhagalpur district is one of the thirty-eight districts of Bihar state, India. It is one of the oldest districts of Bihar. Bhagalpur city is the administrative headquarters of the district. Geography Bhagalpur district occupies an area of . Bhagalpur district is a part of Bhagalpur Division. The river Ganga flows through the district. National protected area * Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary Demographics Religion By C.D. Block According to the 2011 census Bhagalpur district has a population of 3,037,766. This gives it a ranking of 120th in India (out of a total of 640). The district has a population density of . Its population growth rate over the decade 2001–2011 was 25.36%. Bhagalpur has a sex ratio of 880 females for every 1000 males, and a literacy rate of 63.14%. 19.83% of the population lives in urban areas. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes made up 10.49% and 2.21% of the population respectively. Languages At the time of the 2011 Census of Indi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
