With its glorious past, the capital city of Bihar has won accolades of one and all. The city was the then capital of the Magadhan Empire during the Mauryan era as mentioned in a number of historic texts. The city is presently not only important in terms of politics, but is also a big name in the list of the fastest growing cities of the country.
Situated in the eastern region of Bihar, the city of Bhagalpur is best known for producing and distributing high quality silk to the rest of the country. The city's production of Tussar sarees and Tussar silk have made their deep mark in the International markets. Apart from silk, the city also harbours large reserves of sugar and rice.