Rajgir is one of the most popular city of Bihar, situated in Nalada district and is 15 km away from Nalanda complex. Located in a green valley surrounded by rocky hills, it is part of Buddhist circuit, Jain Circuit and Sikh Circuit. Rajgir was once capital of Magadh Empire and its history dates back to 1000 BC. Since it is part of Buddhist and Jain circuit the place is an important pilgrimage site for both religion. It is said that Rajgir was favourite place of Lord Mahavira and Gautama Buddha. It is also said that Atanatiya Sutra was given to Buddha by King Vessavana at Vulture's Peak Mountain located in Rajgir. Rajgir also finds its place in Hindu Epic of Mahabharata, it is said that Jarasandh used to rule Rajgir and was defeated by Krishna 17 times.
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