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Bihar
bih-HAH
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A state in eastern India, whose capital and largest city is Patna.
"Bihar has one of the fastest-growing populations in India."
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Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn Indian state, home to the historic city of Patna.
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Etymology
From Hindi बिहार (bihār), tracing back to Sanskrit vihāra, meaning "temple" or "monastery" — a nod to the region's ancient Buddhist monasteries.