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Bihar is a state in India that has been home to many important and famous people throughout history. From ancient thinkers to modern-day leaders, these individuals have made a big impact. Let's learn about some of the amazing people from Bihar!

Ancient Heroes and Thinkers

This section introduces you to some of the earliest famous people from Bihar. They were kings, thinkers, and spiritual leaders who shaped ancient India.

Great Rulers and Scholars

  • Ashoka: He was a powerful emperor of the Maurya Empire. Ashoka ruled a very large part of ancient India. He is remembered for spreading Buddhism and for his focus on peace.
  • Chandragupta Maurya: He was the founder of the Maurya Empire. Chandragupta Maurya built one of the largest empires in ancient India.
  • Chanakya: Also known as Kautilya, he was a wise advisor to Chandragupta Maurya. Chanakya wrote an important book called Arthashastra, which teaches about politics and economics.
  • Sher Shah Suri: He was a powerful emperor who ruled parts of India in the 16th century. Sher Shah Suri is known for his smart administration and building projects.

Spiritual Leaders and Scientists

  • Mahavira: He was the 24th and last Tirthankara (spiritual teacher) of Jainism. Mahavira taught about non-violence and self-control.
  • Aryabhata: He was a brilliant mathematician and astronomer. Aryabhata lived in the 5th century. He made important discoveries like the concept of zero and the value of pi.

Freedom Fighters

These brave individuals from Bihar fought for India's independence from British rule.

Kunwarsingh
Veer Kunwar Singh was a brave leader in the 1857 rebellion.
  • Rajendra Prasad: He was a lawyer and a leader in the independence movement. Rajendra Prasad later became the first President of India.
  • Pandit Sahdev Jha: He was another important figure who contributed to India's freedom struggle.

Writers and Poets

Bihar has produced many talented writers and poets who have enriched Indian literature.

  • Anamika
  • Acharya Ramlochan Saran
  • Ram Iqbal Singh Rakesh
  • Dr. Janardan Kumar
  • Dr. Sanjay Pankaj
  • Dr. Sudhanshu Kumar
  • Geetashree
  • Arvind Shrivastav
  • Aashutosh Panini
  • Arun Kamal
  • Arun Prakash
  • Alok Dhanva
  • RC Prasad Singh
  • Ela Prasad
  • Gopal Singh Népalais
  • Junkiwallabh Shastri
  • Devaki Nandan Khatri
  • Poète Nachiketa
  • Nagarjuna
  • Phanishwar Nath 'Renu'
  • Madan Kashyap
  • Ramesh Chandra Jha: He was a well-known writer and poet from Bihar.
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Ramesh Chandra Jha was a famous writer.
  • Ram Naresh Pathak
  • Ranjit Patel
  • Rabindra Prabhat
  • Rajkamal Chaudhary
  • Radha Krishna Prasad
  • Ramvraksh Bainipuri
  • Ramdhari Singh 'Dinkar': He was a famous Hindi poet, writer, and essayist. 'Dinkar' is considered one of the greatest modern Hindi poets.
  • Raja Radhaman Prasad Singh
  • Vidyapathy: He was a famous Maithili poet and scholar from the medieval period.
  • Asit Nath Tiwari

Political Leaders

Many important politicians who have served India at different levels come from Bihar.

Presidents and Governors

Dr Rajendra Prasad Rakhi 1953
Dr. Rajendra Prasad, the first President of India.
  • Balmiki Prasad Singh: He served as the Governor of Sikkim.
  • Nikhil Kumar: He was the Governor of Nagaland.
  • Rameshwar Thakur: He served as the Governor of Madhya Pradesh.
  • Chandeshwar Prasad Narayan Singh: He was the Governor of Punjab.
  • Lalon Prasad Singh: He served as the Governor of Assam.
  • Ram Dulari Sinha: She was the Governor of Kerala.
  • Shrinivas Kumar Sinha: He also served as the Governor of Assam.
  • Prabhat Kumar: He was the Governor of Jharkhand.
  • Dinesh Nandan Sahai: He served as the Governor of Chhattisgarh.
  • Kailashapati Mishra: He was the Governor of Gujarat.
  • Ganga Prasad: He served as the Governor of Meghalaya.

Leaders in Parliament

Smt Meira Kumar
Meira Kumar was the first woman Speaker of the Lok Sabha.

Union Ministers

These individuals have served as ministers in the central government of India, handling important departments.

Music and Media Personalities

Bihar has also given us talented artists and journalists who have made their mark in music and media.

Musicians

  • Chitragupta: He was a famous music director in the Indian film industry.
  • Bismillah Khan: He was a legendary Shehnai player. Bismillah Khan is known for popularizing the shehnai instrument worldwide.
  • Udit Narayan: He is a very popular playback singer in Bollywood.
  • Daler Mehndi: He is a famous singer known for his energetic Bhangra and pop music.

Electronic Media Personalities

These individuals are well-known journalists and anchors in Indian television news.

  • Puliyya Prasoon Vajpayee: A respected journalist, he has worked with ABP News.
  • Uday Shankar: A prominent figure in the media industry, associated with Star TV.
  • Raviish Kumar: A well-known journalist and news anchor, formerly with NDTV.
  • Kaushlendra Jha: Associated with KKN Live.
  • Asit Nath Tiwari: A journalist who has worked with Zee News.
  • Anand Bharti: Associated with NDTV.
  • Ajit Anjum: A journalist who has worked with News24.
  • Shweta singh: A popular news anchor with Aajtak.
  • Anjana Om Kashyap: Another well-known news anchor with Aajtak.

Other Important Figures

Bihar has also contributed leaders in other significant fields.

Reserve Bank of India Governor

  • Laxmikant Jha: He served as the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, which is India's central bank.

Chief Justices

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    Rajeev Kumar during the Garhpura Namak Satyagrah Gaurav Yatra.

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