Mausoleum of Sher Shah, Sasaram, Bihar.
The mausoleum stands in a tank with a peacock boat in the foreground
Artist/creator: Ward, Francis Swain
Place and date of production: 1772 – 1773
Credit: British Library
Bihar has a deep historical legacy dating back to ancient times. It was an important center of political power during the Maurya and Gupta empires, with Pataliputra (modern-day Patna) serving as a major capital city.