Gautama Buddha attained enlightenment at Bodh Gaya in Bihar. Lord Mahavira was born in Vaishali, making Bihar an important center of Buddhism and Jainism in ancient India.
Gautama Buddha attained enlightenment at Bodh Gaya in Bihar.
Lord Mahavira, the founder of Jainism, was born in Vaishali.
Because of this, Bihar became an important center of Buddhism and Jainism.