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Situated 60 km southeast of the capital Patna, Rajgir is a holy town in the Indian state of Bihar. Rajgir was earlier known as Rajagriha meaning the Palace of the Royalty. It holds special importance especially for the followers of the Buddhist and Jain religions. It is believed that Gautam Buddha and Lord Mahavira visited and preached here many times. Moreover, it is Rajgir where the first Buddhist Council was held. Rajgir used to be the capital of the erstwhile kingdom of Magadh, till the son of King Ajatshatru shifted the capital to Pataliputra in the 5th century BC. Rajgir also has mention in the epic Mahabharat, making it a pilgrimage for all the three religions viz. Buddhism, Jainism and Hinduism. Rajgir is also famous for Rajgir is famous for its rock-cut caves, forts, Buddhist ruins, shell inscriptions and the temples of Buddhists, Jains and Hindus.
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