Bihar History Set 3

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The first Satyagraha in India against the exploitative Tinkathia system was conducted by Mahatma Gandhi in Champaran, Bihar, in 1917. This movement aimed to empower farmers who were forced to cultivate indigo on a portion of their land. The success of this movement laid the foundation for future civil disobedience movements in India. [53-55" BPSC (Pre) 2011, 561-59" BPSC (Pre) 2015]

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The sixteenth session of the Bihari Students Conference was held in 1921 at Hazaribagh. The conference was significantly influenced by the Non-Cooperation Movement led by Mahatma Gandhi, reflecting the growing nationalist sentiment among students at that time. [53-55" BPSC (Pre) 2011]

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The Third Buddhist Assembly was convened in Pataliputra in 251 BC during the reign of Emperor Ashoka. It was presided over by Moggaliputta Tissa to establish uniformity in Buddhist practices and to counter heretical interpretations within the Sangha. [53-55" BPSC (Pre) 2011]

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Swami Sahajanand Saraswati led the farmers' movement in Bihar in 1930. He had earlier established the Bihar Provincial Kisan Sabha in 1929 and played a crucial role in organizing peasants against exploitative zamindari practices. [Bihar SI Exam-19.10.2014]

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Rajgriha, also known as Girivraj, was the early capital of the Magadha kingdom during the Mahajanapada period. It was established by King Bimbisara of the Haryanka dynasty and later became an important center for administration and culture. [53-55" BPSC (Pre) 2011]

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Ajatashatru, the famous ruler of Magadha, belonged to the Haryanka dynasty. He ascended the throne after killing his father Bimbisara and played a significant role in expanding Magadha's territory and influence. [53-55" BPSC (Pre) 2011]

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The second session of the Bihar Provincial Congress was organized due to the efforts of Shri Deepnarayan Singh. This session aimed to promote the freedom movement and strengthen the national economy by involving regional leadership. [53-55" BPSC (Pre) 2011]

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Emperor Ashoka, the third ruler of the Maurya dynasty, had Pataliputra (modern Patna) as his capital. It was a significant administrative and cultural center, located at the confluence of the Ganges and Son rivers. [Bihar E.T.A. Exam-15.09.2010]

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The Champaran movement led by Mahatma Gandhi in Bihar took place in 1917. It was the first successful experiment of Satyagraha in India, aimed at abolishing the Tinkathia system and protecting farmers from exploitation by British indigo planters. [BSSC Block Statics Supervisor/Invt/Asst. Exam-16.05.2010]

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Nalanda University was founded by Emperor Kumaragupta I of the Gupta dynasty in the 5th century AD. It became a prominent center of Buddhist learning, attracting scholars from India and abroad. [Bihar SI Exam-23.04.2008]

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The zamindari system in Bihar was abolished in 1950 through the Zamindari Abolition Act, which aimed at land reform and equitable distribution of land among farmers. [Bihar Secondary Teacher Evaluation (Proficiency) Exam-18.07.2010]

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Munger served as the capital of Mir Qasim, the Nawab of Bengal, from 1760 to 1763. He shifted the capital from Murshidabad to Munger to strengthen his position against the British East India Company. [Bihar SI Exam-23.04.2008]

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Patna Nagar has the oldest municipal system in Bihar. Patna, historically known as Pataliputra, was an important administrative and cultural hub and became a city with structured civic governance during British rule. [Bihar Secondary Teacher Evaluation (Proficiency) Exam-18.07.2010]

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Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru, was born in Patna on 22 December 1666. His mother's name was Kajari Devi (also known as Mata Gujri). [Bihar SI Exam-23.04.2008]

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Babu Kunwar Singh, the zamindar of Jagdishpur in Shahabad district (now Bhojpur), led the revolt of 1857 in Bihar. He skillfully managed the uprising from his princely state, opposing British revenue policies and fighting until his death in 1858. [Bihar SI Exam-23.04.2008]

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The Battle of Buxar was fought on 22 October 1764 between the combined forces of Nawab Mir Qasim, Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II, Shuja-ud-Daulah, and the British East India Company led by Hector Munro. The British victory established their de facto control over Bengal and Bihar. [Bihar SI Exam-23.04.2008]

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Sher Shah Suri, originally named Farid, later became the founder of the Sur dynasty in India. He gained fame for his administrative skills and military leadership in Bihar and surrounding regions. [Bihar SI Exam-23.04.2008]

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Mahavira, the 24th and last Tirthankara of Jainism, attained nirvana at Pawapuri in present-day Nalanda district, Bihar. He was born in 540 BC in Kundalgram, Vaishali, and achieved spiritual liberation at the age of 72. [Bihar SI Exam-23.04.2008]

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Nava Nalanda Mahavihara, established in 1951 in Nalanda, Bihar, is famous as a Pali research institute. It was founded by monk Jagdish Kashyap and serves as a center for Buddhist studies, attracting students from India and abroad. [BSSC Receptionist (Tourism Dept.) Exam-28.05.2007]

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Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha, is located in present-day Nepal. Buddha was born in 563 BC in the Shakya kingdom under King Suddhodana. [Bihar SI Exam-23.04.2008]

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The 'Bodhi Tree' in Bodh Gaya belongs to the fourth generation in its lineage. Under this tree, Gautam Buddha attained enlightenment in 528 BC during the full moon day of Vaishakh Shukla. [BSSC Receptionist (Tourism Dept.) Exam-28.05.2007]

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Bimbisara, considered the real founder of the Magadha Empire, belonged to the Haryanka dynasty. He established Rajgriha (Girivraj) as his capital and expanded the kingdom. [Bihar SI Exam-23.04.2008]

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Mahatma Gandhi conducted the first experiment of Satyagraha in India in 1917 at Champaran, Bihar. Local leader Rajkumar Shukla invited him to address the exploitation of farmers under the Tinkathia system, where farmers had to cultivate indigo on a portion of their land. [Bihar SI Exam-23.04.2008]

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Ashoka, the third emperor of the Maurya dynasty, ascended the throne of Magadha in 269 BC. He is renowned for spreading Buddhism and commissioning inscriptions across India in Brahmi, Kharoshthi, Greek, and Aramaic scripts. [Bihar SI Exam-23.04.2008]