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5 days ago · About District. Vaishali find its origin way back in history from the Mahabharata period. It is the place where democracy found its origin around 600BC. Numerous references to Vaishali are found in texts pertaining to both Jainism and Buddhism, Read More. Tweets by dm_vaishali.
Vaishali is considered the first republic in the world, Vaishali derives its name from King Vishal of the Mahabharata era. It is said that he built a great fort here, which is now in ruins. Vaishali is a great Buddhist shrine and also the birthplace of Lord Mahavira.
Vaishali, Vesali or Vaiśālī was a city in present-day Bihar, India, and is now an archaeological site. It is a part of the Tirhut Division. [1] It was the capital city of the Vajjika League of Vrijji mahajanapada, considered one of the first examples of a republic around the 6th century BCE.
Vaishali, city of ancient India, north of Patna, northwestern Bihar state, on the Gandak River. In antiquity Vaishali was the capital of the Licchavi republic and was closely associated with the early histories of both Buddhism and Jainism.
Vaishali district is a district of Mithila region in the Indian state of Bihar. It is a part of Tirhut division. [4] Vaishali is known for being the birthplace of Mahavira of the Jain religion. Hajipur, its largest city and district headquarters, is known for its banana forest.
Jun 27, 2024 · History. Believed to be the first republic in the world, Vaishali has taken its name from King Vishal of the Mahabharat age. He is said to have constructed a great fort here, which is now in ruins. Vaishali is a great Buddhist pilgrimage and also the birthplace of Lord Mahavira.
Jun 13, 2024 · Vaishali is credited with being the World’s First Republic to have a duly elected assembly of representatives and efficient administration. The district gained the status of independent district on 12-10-1972, prior to which it was a part of old Muzaffarpur district.
vishwa shanti stupa. This stupa is a symbol of peace and love and enshrines the relics of Buddha in its foundation and top. Vaishali is the place where Buddha preached his last sermon before his Nirvana.
A small village in the state of Bihar, Vaishali is a very famous Buddhist pilgrimage in India. The name "Vaishali" means prosperity and the place seems to live upto its name. Though it looks like an ordinary village, an excavation carried out in the area revealed a rich cultural and historical legacy.
Mar 22, 2011 · Vaishali is the birthplace of Jain Teerthankar Mahaveer, a place that had original Buddha relics with an Ashoka Pillar with a lion capital.
