Rajagriha is the ancient capital of Magadha of Bihar, containing many remarkable ruins.
In Rajagriha there are many ancient monasteries, which include Gridhakuta or the Vulture`s Peak, Pipphali House or Cave, Venuvana, Jivakarama, Tapodarama and Saptaparni Cave.
Some of the other sites in Rajagriha are the Karnada Tank where Lord Buddha used to bathe, Swarnabhandar Cave, the Maniyar Math that dates from the 1st century, Maraka Kukshi where the still unborn Ajatasatru was cursed as a patricide, the Ranabhumi where Bhima and Jarasandha fought one of the Mahabharata battles.
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