Historic Importance in Rajgir

Historic Importance in Rajgir

Top Historic Importance in Rajgir recommended by travellers



The Cyclopean Wall
Rank 16
Ranked 16 of 27
Places to Visit in Rajgir
  • Type: Historic
The city of Rajgir is encircled by a massive 40 km long wall called the Cyclopean Wall. This wall was built during the Mauryan rule from large raw stones being fitted together tactfully. This wall was mainly constructed for Rajgir’s fortification. Presently, the wall does not exist around... Read More »
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Bimbisara Jail
Rank 20
Ranked 20 of 27
Places to Visit in Rajgir
  • Type: Historic
The Bimbisara Jail is situated on the southern side of Maniyar Math, on the main road. This Jail is the place where King Bimbisara was imprisoned by his son Ajatshatru, during his last days of life. This place was chosen by the king himself for his incarceration, as from here he could see Lord... Read More »
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Ruins of Nalanda University
Rank 24
Ranked 24 of 27
Places to Visit in Rajgir
  • Type: Historic
The ruins of Nalanda University are another popular attraction of Rajgir. This site is situated in the town of Nalanda, at 15 km from Rajgir. These are the ruins of the oldest Buddhist University that used to accommodate 10000 students, 2000 teachers and 9 million books. This place was an... Read More »
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