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Vaishali, Vesali or Vaiśālī was a city in present-day Bihar, India, and is now an archaeological site. It is a part of the Tirhut Division. [1] It was the capital city of the Vajjika League of Vrijji mahajanapada, considered one of the first examples of a republic around the 6th century BCE.
Vaishali, city of ancient India, north of Patna, northwestern Bihar state, on the Gandak River. In antiquity Vaishali was the capital of the Licchavi republic and was closely associated with the early histories of both Buddhism and Jainism.
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In that period, Vaishali had been an ancient metropolis and the capital city of the republic of the Vaishali state, which covered most of the Himalayan Gangetic region of present-day Bihar state, India. Few records remain that describe the early history of Vaishali.
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- The top sightseeing places in Vaishali are The Ashoka pillar, Vishwa Shanti Stupa , Abhishek pushkarni (coronation tank) and Archeological museums,...
- The packages for Vaishali start at INR 10000 which can be further customized based on number of people, days, hotel category, vehicle type and cust...
- Vaishali is a famous tourist spot and this has lead to a boom in transport facilities. There are easy availability of buses, auto or even traveler...
- Day 1: Arrive in the city and start by visiting the famous Ashoka Pillar. It was built by King Ashoka as a mark of respect when he converted to Bud...
At the heart of the Licchavi Kingdom, Vaishali was once a thriving capital city, reaching unprecedented heights of human civilization for its time. It was the largest city in the Vajjian confederacy, believed to be the world’s oldest republic. During the Buddha’s time, it was at its peak.
Vaishali (वैशाली Vaiśālī) is an ancient city and a Buddhist pilgrimage site in the Mithila region of Bihar, India. It is where Buddha gave his last sermon before leaving to Kushinagar where he achieved Mahaparinirvana.
Jan 24, 2022 · The world’s first republic, Vaishali, is in Bihar, India. Here’s the story of its rise and fall, and why it was an integral city in ancient India.
