Everything you would like to know before travelling to Bihar Bihar originates from the word 'Viharas' which means abode. The capital of Bihar, Patna, earlier known as Pataliputra was the capital of ancient Magadh Kingdom that ruled over major chunk of India. It has a very strong history and is a great source of knowledge and culture. Nalanda University, located in the Nalanda district of Bihar was the center of education attracting students from all over the world. This prestigious university is now a UNESCO World heritage site and a popular tourist…