Bihar History Set 2

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The tribal revolt took place in the Santhal-dominated areas between Bhagalpur and Rajmahal in Bihar, known as 'Daman-e-Koh'. The rebellion was led by two brothers, Sidhu and Kanhu. Tribals in Sindh and Bhil regions of Kathiawar also revolted against the British, but the Santhal revolt in Bihar was a significant uprising during the colonial period. [64M BPSC (Pre) 2018-19]

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The first Buddhist symposium after the Mahaparinirvana of Lord Buddha was held in 483 BC at the Saptaparni Cave in Rajgir, Bihar. It was presided over by Mahakashyap, a senior disciple of Buddha, and took place during the reign of Ajatashatru. Buddha's teachings were divided into the Vinaya Pitaka and Sutta Pitaka at this gathering, often referred to as 'Dhamma Sangeeti'. [64" BPSC (Pre) 2018-19, 67" BPSC (Pre) Re-exam 2021, Ashu ASI (P.T.) Exam-26.08.2018]

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The 38th session of the Indian National Congress was held in Gaya, Bihar, in 1922. The session was presided over by Deshbandhu Chittaranjan Das. This was the first Congress session organized in Bihar. [Bihar SI Exam-11.03.2018 Shift-II]

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Lord Buddha attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree in Bodh Gaya, Bihar, after years of rigorous spiritual practice, on the day of Vaishakh Purnima. He transformed from Siddhartha Gautama to Gautam Buddha. He was born in Kapilvastu, and his first sermon was given at Sarnath (Dharmachakra Pravartan). [Ashu ASI (P.T.) Exam-26.08.2018]

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The first attack of Bakhtiyar Khilji on Bihar, including Nalanda University, is recorded in 'Tabaqat-i-Nasiri', a Persian historical text by Minhajuddin Siraj. The book also documents Muhammad Ghori's conquest of India and early history of the Turkish Sultanate around 1260 AD. [Ashu ASI (P.T.) Exam-26.08.2018]

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Mahatma Gandhi first arrived in Champaran, Bihar, on April 10, 1917, to lead the Champaran Satyagraha, the first Satyagraha movement in India. The protest began on April 19, 1917, and lasted for a year. The 100th anniversary was commemorated in April 2017. [Ashu ASI (P.T.) Exam-26.08.2018]

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The campaign against the Chowkidari tax in Bihar started in 1930 during the Civil Disobedience Movement. Key districts like Munger, Bhagalpur, and Saran led the movement by refusing to pay the tax. [Bihar SSC I'-Inter level (Re-exam) 09.12.2018 Shift-II]

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The secretariat firing during the Quit India Movement in Bihar occurred on August 11, 1942. On August 8, Mahatma Gandhi called for the Quit India Movement, delivering his famous 'Do or Die' speech at Gwalia Tank Maidan (now August Kranti Maidan). [Bihar SSC I'-Inter level (Re-exam) 09.12.2018 Shift-II]

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Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojana (PMGSY) was launched in 2009-10 by the Central Government for the development of villages with a high proportion of SC population through convergence of central and state schemes and financial allocations. [Bihar SSC I'-Inter level (Re-exam) 09.12.2018 Shift-I]

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Muhammad Yunus was the first Prime Minister of Bihar in British India. After the Government of India Act, 1935, the head of the provincial government was designated as 'Prime Minister', equivalent to today's Chief Minister. In the 1937 provincial elections, Congress won a majority and Muhammad Yunus formed the government. [Bihar SI Exam-10.12.2018 Shift-I]

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Rakhi Bandhan Day during the Swadeshi Movement in Bihar was celebrated in Darbhanga in August 1905. A large meeting was held at the Townhall to formally announce the movement. Participants tied rakhis on each other's hands and boycotted foreign goods. [Bihar SI Exam-10.12.2018 Shift-I]

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During the Quit India Movement in Bihar, Saran district was declared a criminal district. The movement started on August 8, 1942, when Mahatma Gandhi called for the end of British rule with the slogan 'Do or Die'. [Bihar SI Exam-10.12.2018 Shift-I]

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Jayaprakash Narayan, the Indian freedom fighter and politician, joined the Indian National Congress in 1929. He later became a key leader in the independence movement and was honored with the Magsaysay Award in 1965 and Bharat Ratna in 1998. [Bihar Vidhansabha Asst. Exam-24.12.2018 Shift-II]

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The Bihar Scientific Society in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, was started by Syed Imdad Ali. This society was a branch of the Anushilan Samiti in Patna in 1913, aimed at spreading education within the Muslim community. The venue for related events included Patna Lawn, also known as Gandhi Maidan today. [Bihar Vidhansabha Asst. Exam-24.12.2018 Shift-II]

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'The Bihar Herald' was the first English weekly newspaper published from Patna in 1913 by Sachindranath Sanyal. It was associated with revolutionary nationalism and aimed to oppose colonial rule, spreading awareness about movements such as the Anti-Bang Bust Movement. The newspaper continued until 1984 and was relaunched in 2015. [Bihar Vidhansabha Asst. Exam-24.12.2018 Shift-II, 63" BPSC (Pre) 2017-18]

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The Bihar Provincial Kisan Sabha was formed in 1929 by Sahajanand Saraswati at Sonepur. Its primary objectives were the abolition of the zamindari system, reduction of land revenue, and providing loans to farmers. [63" BPSC (Pre) 2017-18]

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The Kisan Sabha in Munger was formed in 1922-23 by Swami Sahajanand Saraswati, with Shrikrishna Singh serving as its secretary. The Sabha focused on farmers' rights and agrarian reforms, laying the foundation for All India Kisan Sabha established in Lucknow in 1936. [63" BPSC (Pre) 2017-18]

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Patna Lawn was renamed Gandhi Maidan in honor of Mahatma Gandhi before the first anniversary of his death on January 30, 1948. The name commemorates his role in India's first civil disobedience struggle, with a significant public meeting held at this site during the Champaran Satyagraha in 1918. [63" BPSC (Pre) 2017-18]

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The Bihar Socialist Party was formally established in 1934 in Patna. Jayaprakash Narayan served as the secretary, coordinating with the Congress Socialist movement. Acharya Narendra Dev presided over the founding meeting, and other prominent members included Ramvriksh Benipuri. [63" BPSC (Pre) 2017-18]

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Rajendra Prasad, a lawyer from Bihar, gave up his lucrative practice during the Non-Cooperation Movement as part of his participation in the freedom struggle. He later became the first President of India and authored the book 'India Divided'. [60-62" BPSC (Pre) 2016-17]

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Muhammad bin Bakhtiyar Khilji conquered central Bihar, including Nalanda University, Vikramshila, and Odantapuri, between 1193-1203 AD. He played a significant role in establishing Muslim rule in Bihar. [60-62" BPSC (Pre) 2016-17]

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'Nalanda Vihar' was demolished by Bakhtiyar Khilji, who burned the university for three months, destroying thousands of manuscripts and killing or dispersing scholars. The university was a prominent center for education in India and attracted students from Japan, Tibet, China, and Korea. [60-62" BPSC (Pre) 2016-17]

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Odantapur (Udnapore) was an ancient education center located in present-day Bhojpur district, Bihar. It was established by the Pala dynasty and was a major site of learning in ancient India. [60-62" BPSC (Pre) 2016-17]

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Bajra Kishore left Patna College during the Non-Cooperation Movement (1920-22) with only 20 days remaining for his exam as a mark of participation in the freedom struggle. [Bihar Police (Utpad) Exam-31.07.2016]

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In ancient times, North Bihar was called Vajji. It was one of the sixteen Mahajanapadas, with regions like Vaishali and Mithila forming its political centers. [60-62" BPSC (Pre) 2016-17]

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Rajkumar Shukla from Bihar brought Mahatma Gandhi's attention to the exploitation of farmers by European indigo plantation owners, leading to the Champaran Satyagraha. [60-62" BPSC (Pre) 2016-17]

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The Second Buddhist Council was held in 383 BC at Vaishali during the reign of Kalashoka. The council was presided over by Sarvakami to address doctrinal differences among the Buddhist community. [56-59" BPSC (Pre) 2015]

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Swami Sahajanand (born 22 February 1889) was a farmer leader, social reformer, and writer in Bihar. He played a pivotal role in establishing Kisan Sabhas and the All India Kisan Sabha, advocating for farmers' rights and agrarian reforms. [56-59" BPSC (Pre) 2015]

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During the 1857 revolt, the Maharajas of Darbhanga, Dumraon, and Hatwa assisted the British with both men and money, opposing the rebellion. [Bihar Police (Utpad) Exam-31.07.2016]

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Sher Shah defeated Humayun in the Battle of Chausa on 26 June 1539 AD. After the victory, Sher Shah assumed the title of Sher Khan. [Bihar Police (Utpad) Exam-31.07.2016]

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Hiuen Tsang (Xuanzang) visited Nalanda University during the reign of Harshavardhana. He studied at the university, collected Buddhist texts, and documented Indian culture in his travelogue 'Si-Yu-Ki'. [561-591 BPSC (Pre) 2015]

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Sahajanand Saraswati established the Kisan Sabha in Bihar in 1923. The organization aimed at reducing land revenue, abolishing the zamindari system, and providing loans to farmers. It later influenced the formation of the All India Kisan Sabha in 1936. [56-59" BPSC (Pre) 2015]