About Rajgir:

Rajgir is a city in Nalanda district of current Indian state Bihar. The city was in a valley surrounded by seven hills: Vaibhara, Ratna, Saila, Sona, Udaya, Chhatha, and Vipula. Mention of this place in many epics and historical scripts; add more to its historical values. This was the first capital of the kingdom Magadha, a state that would eventually evolve into the Mauryan Empire. Mahabharata has mentioned stories of Jarashanda, the King of this place and his fight with Pandavas. As per legends Bhim, the 3rd Pandav split Jarasandha in two halves and threw those facing opposite to each other so that they could not join. This place is also mentioned in many of the Buddhist and Jain scriptures. Rajgir is also famous for its association with Kings Bimbisara and Ajatashatru. Ajatashatru kept his father Bimbsara in captivity here and also credited with moving the capital to Pataliputra (modern Patna).