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Siwan is a city and nagar parishad in the Indian state of Bihar. It is the administrative headquarters of Siwan district and one of the urban settlements out of three in the district. It is located close to Uttar Pradesh .
Events. Press note regarding BPSC School Teacher Competitive Examination Document verification & Medical Investigation. Regarding organizing block-wise camp for Chief Minister Student Promotion Scheme under the aegis of District Minority Welfare Office, Siwan.
Siwan district is one of the districts of Bihar state, India. Siwan town is the administrative headquarters of this district. Siwan district is a part of Saran division since 1972. The district was previously also known as Aliganj Siwan after the name of Raja Ali Bux Khan.
Jun 28, 2024 · Siwan enjoys a special place in the history of India as being the hometown of Dr. Rajendra Prasad, the first President of India. Historically an old town it is witnessed various social and political events. During 8th century, Siwan was part of Banaras Kingdom.
Siwan, situated in the western part of the State, was originally a sub-division of Saran District, which in ancient days formed a part of Kosala Kingdom. The present district limits came into existence only in 1972, which is geographically situated at 25.58 to 26.23 North and 84.10 to 84.47 east.
Jul 5, 2024 · Siwan, city, northwestern Bihar state, northeastern India. It lies on the eastern bank of the Daha River about 40 miles (65 km) northwest of Chapra. The city’s name is derived from savayana (Sanskrit: “bier”); according to legend, the bier of the Buddha, during its journey to Kusinara (now Kasia,
Siwan district is situated in the western part of Bihar. Siwan got its name from "Shiva Man", a Bandh Raja whose heirs ruled the area till Babar’s arrival. The term "Siwan" means boarder in Bhojpuri language, earlier the district used to be the boarder district of Bihar.
Siwan is known for its ancient temples. A large number of devotees assemble at Mehdat temple or Anand Bagh Math and Sunder Bagh Math. People also gather at Faridpur to have a glimpse of Ashiana, the house of Maulana Mazharul Haq, an eminent Bihari who stood for Hindu- Muslim unity.
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Jun 10, 2024 · Presently, he is secretary to the Govt. of Bihar. Siwan has the maximum of NRI of Bihar state of India mostly in Gulf countries. The place of the stalwart and robust ‘Bhoj-puries’, Siwan District is important as a tourist spot. Some believe Siwan to be the place where Lord Buddha died.
