Gajrāj Bigha

Gajrāj Bigha is a locality in , , . Gajrāj Bigha is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Nalanda.

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was a renowned Buddhist mahavihara in medieval Magadha, eastern India. Widely considered to be among the greatest centres of learning in the ancient world and often referred to as "the world's first residential university", it was located near the city of Rajagriha, roughly 90 kilometres southeast of Pataliputra. is situated 3½ km south of Gajrāj Bigha.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Nalanda and Bihar Sharif.

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is the site of a famous Buddhist university or mahāvihāra in the state of . The university complex is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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is a town of 300,000 people in , . It is east of the Paimar River, a tributary of the Ganges River. The old centre of town has examples of medieval Islamic architecture, such as the Bukhari Mosque.

Gajrāj Bigha

Latitude
25.16915° or 25° 10′ 9″ north
Longitude
85.44223° or 85° 26′ 32″ east
Elevation
57 metres (187 feet)
Open location code
7MQ75C9R+MV
Geo­Names ID
11029443
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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Sabalpur and Kaparsari.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Nalanda mahavihara and Dipnagar Railroad Station.

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