Rajgir
Rajgir ranks 16,200th in number of biographies on Pantheon, behind Guantian District, Chaozhou, Pingtung, and Nepomuk. The most famous people from Rajgir are Sariputta. The most famous people who died in Rajgir are Bimbisara, and Sariputta. Rajgir has been the birth place of many politicians and the death place of many politicians. Rajgir is located in India.
Rajgir, old name Rajagriha, meaning "The City of Kings," is an ancient city and university town in the Nalanda district of Bihar, India. Also a Cultural capital of Magadh. It was the capital of the Haryanka dynasty, the Pradyota dynasty, the Brihadratha dynasty, the Mauryan Empire, and it was the retreat center for the Buddha and his sangha. Other historical figures such as Mahavira and king Bimbisara lived there, and due to its religious significance, the city holds a place of prominence in Buddhist, Jain and Hindu scriptures. Read more on Wikipedia
People
In 568 BC, Rajgir was the birth place of 1 globally memorable people, including Sariputta. Additionaly, 2 globally memorable people have passed away in Rajgir including Bimbisara, and Sariputta. Interestingly, more notably known people have passed away in Rajgir than were born there.
People Born in Rajgir
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People Deceased in Rajgir
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Occupations
Most individuals born in present day Rajgir were politicians (1), while most who died were politicians (2).
Occupational Trends
Throughout history politicians have been the profession with the most memorable people born in present day Rajgir, including Sariputta.
Places
Overlapping Lives
Below is a visual represetation of the lifespans of the top 0 globally memorable people born in Rajgir since 1700.
