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}}'''Bihar''' is a state in eastern [[India]], bordered by [[Nepal]] to the north and the Indian states of [[Uttar Pradesh]] to the west, Jharkhand to the south, and [[West Bengal]] to the east. It is the third-most populous state in India and has played a vital role in Indian history, politics, and religion.<ref>https://www.britannica.com/place/Bihar</ref>
'''Bihar''' is a state in eastern [[India]], bordered by [[Nepal]] to the north and the Indian states of [[Uttar Pradesh]] to the west, Jharkhand to the south, and [[West Bengal]] to the east. It is the third-most populous state in India and has played a vital role in Indian history, politics, and religion.<ref>https://www.britannica.com/place/Bihar</ref>


== History ==
== History ==
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== Geography ==
== Geography ==
'''Bihar''', a state in eastern India, has an important geographical and cultural location. It shares both international and inter-state boundaries, is home to fertile plains and seasonal rivers, and consists largely of agriculture. '''''Location and Area Bihar is located between latitudes 24°20′10″N and 27°31′15″N; longitudes 83°19′50″E and 88°17′40″E. The total area of the state is 94,163 sq km, ranking it 12th in area among the states in India'''''. Boundaries: Northern Boundary: Nepal (International boundary) Eastern Boundary: West Bengal Western Boundary: Uttar Pradesh Southern Boundary: Jharkhand Physiographic Divisions Bihar has largely three different physiographic areas:  
'''Bihar''', a state in eastern India, has an important geographical and cultural location. It shares both international and inter-state boundaries, is home to fertile plains and seasonal rivers, and consists largely of agriculture. '''''Location and Area Bihar is located between latitudes 24°20′10″N and 27°31′15″N; longitudes 83°19′50″E and 88°17′40″E. The total area of the state is 94,163 sq km, ranking it 12th in area among the states in India'''''. Boundaries: Northern Boundary: Nepal (International boundary) Eastern Boundary: West Bengal Western Boundary: Uttar Pradesh Southern Boundary: Jharkhand Physiographic Divisions Bihar has largely three different physiographic areas:  


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