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Bihar's heritage is rich and ancient, marked by its role as a cradle of major religions like Buddhism and
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The earliest surviving stone monuments in India,
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The Barabar Caves are India's oldest surviving rock-cut caves, dating to the 3rd century br BCE Mauryan period.

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Bihar gave India leaders like Dr. Rajendra Prasad and Kunwar Singh.

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