'''Bihar-sharif''' is a town in central Bihar state, northeastern India It is located east of the Paimar River, a tributary of the Ganges (Ganga) River. District headquarter of Nalanda.

History

Bihar Sharif was once the capital of the Muslim Governors of Bihar between 13th and 16th centuries when the city was an active cultural center and an important seat of Muslim thought and learning. Turkish and Pashtun invaders often used abandoned viharas as military cantonments.The word Bihar may have come from the large number of viharas thus employed in the area that later became Bihar. Originally Bihar was name of the town, which was headquarter of the Muslim invaders in the Magadha region in the medieval period. Later on the headquarter was shifted from Bihar to Patana (current Patna) by Sher Shah Suri and the whole Magadha region was called Bihar. Almost 80 % of the Muslim population of Bihar Sharif and surrounding areas have a good degree of Turkish and Afghan blood in their veins , especially so among the middle and upper classes , but also among the lower classes.

Geography

It is located 80 km from capital of Bihar state Patna. It is 13 km from the ruins at Nalanda. Well connected with Patna via train and buses.

It is small town located on the top of a craggy rock. The old center of the town has examples of medieval Islamic architecture, such as the Bukhari Mosque. Thousand of pilgrims of all religions visit the tombs of Makhdum Shah Sharif-ud-din, a Muslim saint of 14th century, and the saintly Syed Ibrahim Malik Biya. also spelled Biharsharif , also called Bihar city, central Bihar state, northeastern India, east of the Paimar River, a tributary of the Ganges. It served as the capital of the Pala dynasty (10th century AD) and contains a 5th-century-AD Gupta pillar and several Muslim mosques and tombs. Nearby lie the remains of Odantapuri (q.v.), a great vihara, or college of Buddhist learning, from which the name Bihar was derived.

Economy

Agriculture is prime activity.Ideal place for agriculture-based industry. Now days it is also developing as a big cloth market, Footwear & Shoes production.Famous as mini Surat among businessmen

Understand

'''Bihar-sharif''' served as the capital of the Pala dynasty (10th century ce) and contains a 5th-century-ce Gupta pillar and several mosques and Muslim tombs, the best-known being the tomb of Malik Ibrahim Baya atop Pir Pahadi Hill. Nearby lie the remains of Odantapuri, a great vihara, or college of Buddhist learning, from which the name Bihar was derived. In 1869 the city was constituted a municipality. It is now a road and rail hub, as well as an agricultural trade centre. It has several colleges affiliated with Magadh University at Bodh Gaya. Nalanda, a Buddhist monastic centre, lies southwest of Bihar Sharif. Pop. (2001) 232,071.

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By road

Situated on National Highway-31

Well connected with Patna(80KM), Ranchi(250KM), Jamshedpur(325KM), Gaya(90KM), Bhagalpur(230KM), Rajgir(22KM), Nalanda(13KM), Pawapuri(11KM)

By train

Well connected with Patna, Delhi, Kolkata, Rajgir, Varanasi(situated on loop line (Bakhtiyarpur-Rajgir section of ECR)

By air

Nearst Air Port is Patna

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Place to Visit

1) Tomb of Malik Ibrahim Vaya, located at Bari Pahari, Bihar Sharif. A beautiful ancient tomb constructed on top of the rocky hill. Near by are the ruins, which are believed to be as ruins of Jail (prison) of Jarasandh, an emperor of ancient Magadh. The beautiful natural view from the top of the hill is very attractive.Image:Example.jpg

2)Tomb of saint Baba Maniram.The scene around the temple is very clam and beautiful.

3) Mosque of Makhdum Shah Sharif-ud-din, a Muslim saint of 14th century.

4) Pawapuri, 7 k.m. south from this town. Sacred place for Jain community. Famous for beautiful temples of God Mahavir.

5) Ruins of Nalanda University is just 15 k.m. away. This used to be one of the top most university in the world since ancient time, till 12th century when it was destroyed by a Muslim emperor Bakhtiyar Khilji.

6) Rajgrih (Rajgir), Place of God 'Budhha' is some 28 k.m. away. Beautiful Temples and Pagodas attract thousands of visitor every year. You will simply love Natural beauty of this place. Located in the lap of mountains, cascades. General believe is that the natural hot water of 'Brahm Kund' here can heal several diseases. It's natural source of hot water still is a mystery for scientists.

7) Bangpur 8) Durga puja is celebrated widely in bihar sharif.

Shoping Place & Market

Bihar Sharif is not big city. Such as here are medium market & shoping place. 1. Pulpar - It is famous for cloth market, food plaza, Hotel & resturant, cycle store, showroom, delicius sweets shop and many small & big market & shop 2. Garhpar - It is famous for furniture, steel trunk, electronic goods shop, katpice cloth market, and many small general stores, 3.

Eat

Bihar Sharif is Famous for its delicios food. Khajha is famous for here, and Andersa, Tilkut etc.

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