The state is naturally divided by the Ganges (Ganga) River into two regions—the North Bihar Plains and the South Bihar Plains, which together form part of the middle Gangetic Plain.
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When was Bihar divided?
Bihar formed a part of the Bengal Presidency under the British until 1912, when the province of Bihar and Orissa was formed; in 1936 the two became separate provinces of British-ruled India.
Why did Bihar and Jharkhand divided?
Following Indian independence in 1947, the region was divided between the new states of Madhya Pradesh, Orissa, and Bihar. In 2000 a campaign led by the BJP for a separate state culminated with the passage of the Bihar Reorganisation Act, creating Jharkhand as a new Indian state.
What is Bihar old name?
Magadha
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Bihar was known as Magadha in ancient times. It was a center of power, learning and culture. The Maurya empire as well as one of the world’s greatest pacifist religions, Buddhism, arose from Magadha.
When did Bihar and Jharkhand divided?
2000
PATNA: The creation of Jharkhand on November 15, 2000, by dividing Bihar when Atal Bihari Vajpayee was the PM was a shock for residual Bihar.
Who is Bihar governer?
Phagu ChauhanSince 2019
What is Mithila called now?
The native language in Mithila is Maithili, and its speakers are referred to as Maithils. The name Mithila is commonly used to refer to the Videha Kingdom, as well as to the modern-day territories that fall within the ancient boundaries of Videha.
Mithila (region)
| Mithila | |
|---|---|
| Language | Maithili |
Was Orissa part of Bihar?
On 22 March 1912, both Bihar and Orissa divisions were separated from the Bengal Presidency as Bihar and Orissa Province. On 1 April 1936, the province was partitioned into Bihar and the Orissa Provinces.
| Bihar and Orissa Province | |
|---|---|
| Capital | Patna |
| History | |
| History | |
| • Separation from Bengal | 1912 |
What is Jharkhand old name?
Later, during the Mughal period, the Jharkhand area was known as Kukara. After the year 1765, it came under the control of the British Empire and became formally known under its present title, “Jharkhand” – the Land of “Jungles” (forests) and “Jharis” (bushes).
When did Jharkhand get statehood?
15 November 2000
| Jharkhand | |
|---|---|
| Country | India |
| Formation | 15 November 2000 |
| Capital | Ranchi |
| Sub-capital | Dumka |
Why Patna is called patliputra?
Legend ascribes the origin of Patna to the mythological King Putraka who created Patna by magic for his queen Patali, literally “trumpet flower”, which gives it its ancient name Pataligrama. It is said that in honour of the queen’s first-born, the city was named Pataliputra.
Why is Bihar so backward?
There are many factors behind the economic decline of Bihar. Many in Bihar blame the freight equalisation scheme, poor political vision, under-investments in the key sectors of agriculture, infrastructure and education.The north remained the agricultural heart of the undivided state.
What is the full form of Bihar?
The northern state of Bihar denotes following words with its array of letters. B stands for Bharat; I stand for Indian, while. H denotes Hindustan.
What is the old name of Ranchi?
The British inadvertently named “Archi” as “Ranchi”. Captain Wilkinson renamed Kishunpur village as Rachi. Up to 1927, the place was known as Rachi.
Who is the CM of Jharkhand?
List of chief ministers of Jharkhand
| Chief Minister of Jharkhand | |
|---|---|
| Incumbent Hemant Soren since 29 December 2019 | |
| Style | The Honourable (Formal) Mr. Chief Minister (Informal) |
| Status | Head of Government |
| Abbreviation | CM |
Who was the king of Jharkhand?
Nagvanshis of Chotanagpur
| Nagavanshis of Chotanagpur Nagvanshi dynasty | |
|---|---|
| Government | Monarchy |
| Raja (King or Chief) | |
| • c. 64 – 162 CE | Phani Mukut Rai (first) |
| • 1950–1952 CE | Lal Chintamani Sharan Nath Shahdeo (last) |
Who is the first governor of India?
Governor-General of India
| Viceroy and Governor-General of India | |
|---|---|
| Formation | 20 October 1773 |
| First holder | Warren Hastings |
| Final holder | Lord Mountbatten (February 1947 – August 1947 as Viceroy of India) Chakravarthi Rajagopalachari (1948–1950 as Governor-general of Dominion of India) |
| Abolished | 26 January 1950 |
Who is the present governor of India?
Thawar Chand Gehlot
Current governers of all indian states
| State (past gov) | Name | Appointed by |
|---|---|---|
| Karnataka (list) | Thawar Chand Gehlot | Ram Nath Kovind |
| Kerala (list) | Arif Mohammad Khan | |
| Madhya Pradesh (list) | Mangubhai C. Patel | |
| Maharashtra (list) | Bhagat Singh Koshyari |
Where is Ayodhya of Ramayana?
According to Bakker, only the newer (5th century and later) parts of Ramayana explicitly describe Ayodhya as located on the banks of the Sarayu river.
Who ruled Mithila after Janak?
King Nimi was the first ruler of the Videha kingdom. Then king Mithi supposed the name Mithila came after him. His son king Janaka(1st), was the first Janaka. Then after three successors came king Devraat and after Devraat the 15th successor was Hroshhoroma, Janaka’s father.
Who constructed Mithila?
Nanyadeva
11th century to 14th century: Simroon/Karnata Dynasty
The Karnata or Simroon dynasty was founded by Nanyadeva with the capital being in Simraon in Mithila.
