Everything you would like to know before travelling to Bihar Bihar originates from the word 'Viharas' which means abode as the land was home to many Buddhist monks. Hence the name "the land of Buddha". The capital of Bihar - Patna, earlier known as Pataliputra was the capital of ancient Magadh Kingdom that ruled over major chunk of India. It is rich in history and is a great source of knowledge and culture. Nalanda University, located in the Nalanda district of Bihar was one of the earliest centers of education attracting students…