Table of Contents
- 1 Who is called Bihar Sharif in Bihar?
- 2 Who founded Bihar Sharif?
- 3 Who destroyed Nalanda University?
- 4 Who built the Nalanda University?
- 5 Which is the biggest village in Bihar?
- 6 How many wards are there in Bihar Sharif?
- 7 What is the meaning of the name Bihar?
- 8 When was Bihar Sharif captured by Delhi Sultanate?
Who is called Bihar Sharif in Bihar?
Nalanda, is famous all over the world for the the ancient International Monastic University established in 5th century BC, which taught Vedas, Logic, Grammar, Medicine, Meta-Physics, Prose Composition and Rhetoric. Nalanda district is popularly known as Biharsharif.
Who founded Bihar Sharif?
Gopala
It was founded in the 7th century ce by Gopala, the first ruler of the Pala dynasty, no doubt in emulation of its neighbour Nalanda, another distinguished centre of Buddhist learning.
Who is the DM of Bihar Sharif?
Nalanda Administration
| Name | Designation | |
|---|---|---|
| Sri Yogendra Singh | District Magistrate | dm-nalanda[dot]bih[at]nic[dot]in |
| Sri Hari Prasath S. | Superintendent of Police, Nalanda | sp-nalanda-bih[at]nic[dot]in |
| Anshul Agarwal | Municipal Commissioner, Biharsharif |
How many villages are there in Bihar Sharif?
429
Details of Sub-divisions, Anchal, Halkas and Revenue Villages:
| Sl. No. | Revenue Division | No. of Revenue Villages |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bihar Sharif | 429 |
| 2 | Hilsa | 198 |
| 3 | Rajgir | 457 |
| 1084 |
Who destroyed Nalanda University?
Bakhtiyar Khalji
Nalanda was destroyed three times but was rebuilt only twice. It was ransacked and destroyed by an army of the Mamluk Dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate under Bakhtiyar Khalji in c. 1202 CE.
Who built the Nalanda University?
Nalanda Mahavihara was founded by Kumargupta I of the Gupta dynasty in 5th century CE.
What is Bihar PIN code?
Bihar Pin Code is 209652. Pin Code is also known as Zip Code or Postal Code….Bihar Pin Code.
| Office | Bihar |
|---|---|
| State | UTTAR PRADESH |
| Country | INDIA |
| Telephone No. | NA |
| Office Type | B.O |
Who is the SDO of Patna?
Sub Divisional Officers
| Name | Designation | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Sri Rajesh Roushan | SDO, Patna City | +916122631813 |
| Sri Amitabh Kumar Das | SDO, Danapur | +916115227421 |
| Sri Sajjan R., IAS | SDO, Barh | +916132242305 |
| Sri Sanjay Kumar | SDO, Masaurhi | +916122434111 |
Which is the biggest village in Bihar?
Bangaon
It is the first digital village in Bihar. It is the largest village, both by area and population, of the state….Bangaon, Bihar.
| Bangaon | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates:25.866°N 86.50°ECoordinates:25.866°N 86.50°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Bihar |
| District | Saharsa |
How many wards are there in Bihar Sharif?
46 wards
Biharsharif Population Census 2011 – 2021 The Biharsharif city is divided into 46 wards for which elections are held every 5 years. The Biharsharif Municipal Corporation has population of 297,268 of which 155,216 are males while 142,052 are females as per report released by Census India 2011.
What is the meaning of Biharsharif?
Bihar Sharif, also spelled Biharsharif, also called Bihar, city, south-central Bihar state, northeastern India. It is located east of the Paimar River, a tributary of the Ganges (Ganga) River.
What is the geography of Bihar Sharif?
The land around Bihar Sharif is very fertile, with alluvial soil deposited by several rivers. These local rivers include the Mahane, the Panchane – which divides west of Pawapuri into the Goithwa, Soyaba and smaller rivers – the Zerain, and others. To the west is the Paimar River, a tributary of the Ganges.
What is the meaning of the name Bihar?
Its name is a combination of two words: Bihar, derived from vihara (meaning monastery), also the name of the state; and Sharif (meaning noble), referring to the resting place of the Sufi Saint Sheikh Makhdoom Sharfuddin Ahmed Yahya Maneri. So the former name of the city is now applied to the whole of the state.
When was Bihar Sharif captured by Delhi Sultanate?
In the early 14th century, it was permanently captured by the Delhi Sultanate. Bihar Sharif was later ruled by other Muslim dynasties and then by the British until Indian independence in 1947. The city has important Jain, Buddhist, Hindu and Muslim heritage sites and landmarks.