Rajgir, old name Rajagriha, meaning "The City of Kings," is an ancient city and university town in the district of Nalanda in Bihar, India. It was the capital of the Haryanka dynasty, the Pradyota dynasty, the Brihadratha dynasty and the Mauryan Empire, as well as the dwelling ground of historical figures such as Buddha, Mahavira and Bimbisara.

Rajagriha (Skt. Rājagṛha; P. Rājagaha; T. rgyal po'i khab རྒྱལ་པོའི་ཁབ་; C. wangshe cheng 王舍城) was the capital of the kingdom of Magadha during the lifetime of Gautama Buddha, and an important site for the teachings of the Buddha. It is one of eight important pilgrimage sites of the Buddhist tradition.

…ridges contains the site of Rajagriha (“Royal Residence”), said to have been the residence of the legendary Magadha emperor Jarasandha of the Hindu epic Mahabharata. The outer fortifications can be traced on the crests of the hills for more than …

Rajgir, also known as Rajagriha, was the capital of the Magadha kingdom at the time of the Buddha. It was here that the Buddha was ferociously charged by a wild elephant named Nalagiri. Rather than running away or responding with aggression, the Buddha gazed upon Nalagiri with loving eyes, placed his hand on the elephant’s head, and tamed his ...

Rajgir Hills, small isolated upland region of central Bihar state, northeastern India. The hills are known for their scenic beauty and as a historical and religious centre for Hindus, Buddhists, and Jains. The formation, composed of massive quartzites, rises sharply from the South Bihar Plains.

Rajagriha, surrounded by the meandering river Banganga and 5 hills, was known in the past as the abode of kings. During the lifetime of the Buddha this was the capital of the powerful Magadha kingdom, ruled by the virtuous King Bimbisara.

2023年8月12日 · Rajagriha (present-day Rajgir), a city holding a great history is deeply connected with the mighty Mauryan empire. It was the capital of the Magdha Mahajanapada that is believed to have eventually evolved into the pan-Indian Mauryan empire.

A number of factors make ancient Rajagriha (modern Rajgir: 250 z' N.; 850 26' E.) one of the most important early historic sites of India. It was the earlier capital of Magadha (south Bihar), the kingdom which expanded into the first pan-Indian state. It was the middle Gangetic valley terminal point of a trade route which linked the valley with the

Rajgir, known as ancient Rajagriha, is a historically significant city located in Bihar, India. It was the capital of the Magadha kingdom during the era of the mahajanapadas and became a major religious and cultural center, particularly in Jainism and Buddhism.

Rajagriha Gallery. What did the Buddha teach here according to the Pali Canon: So I have heard. At one time the Buddha was staying near Rajagaha, on the Vulture’s Peak Mountain. Now at that time King Ajatasattu Vedehiputta of Magadha wanted to invade the Vajjis. He declared: “I shall wipe out these Vajjis, so mighty and powerful!