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Bihar
Mahabodhi Buddhist temple, built in the 2nd century ce, Bodh Gaya, Bihar, India.
Bihar is a state located in eastern India. Its geographical boundaries are defined as follows:1
- North: Nepal1
- Northeast: West Bengal1
- West: Uttar Pradesh1
- South and Southeast: Jharkhand, which was formed from Bihar's southern provinces in 20001
The state capital is Patna.1