Bihar is India’s third-most populous state after Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra. Bihar’s history points to its importance as a centre of power, learning and culture in the ancient India. The state is land-locked between humid West Bengal in the east and sub-humid Uttar Pradesh (UP) in the west, bounded by Nepal in the north and Jharkhand in the south. Himalayas in the north significantly influence Bihar’s landforms, climate, hydrology and culture. Bihar has a vast stretch of fertile plain, … [Read more...]