This document provides seven reasons to visit Bihar, India and highlights some of its history, culture, and tourist attractions. Bihar was originally known as Magadha and was a center of power, learning, and culture in India for 1000 years, being home to India's first empire and one of the world's first republics under Ashoka the Great. Some other reasons mentioned include that it was the site of the world's first residential university and had significance in Mahatma Gandhi's independence movement. Some top tourist destinations highlighted are the Mahabodhi Temple, Pawapuri, Vishnupad Temple, Takhat Sri Harimandir Ji, and Maner Sharif. The culture and famous people