Information about Ajatshatru Fort Rajgir
Location: Rajgir
State: Bihar
Capital: Patna
Language: Bhojpuri, Maithili, Hindi, English
Best Season: October to March
Temperature: Max 40˚C, Min 21˚C (summer), Max 20˚C, Min 6˚C (winter)
How to Reach:
By Air: Rajgir does not have an airport of its own. Although the nearest airport is Gaya, the most convenient one is the airport in Patna. Patna Airport is well linked to cities like Delhi, Mumbai by regular flights run by several airlines.
By Road: A very good road network connects Rajgir to Patna (102km), Nalanda (12 km) and Gaya (34km), which are in turn networked to many cities in the eastern India.
By Rail: Rajgir has a railway station of its own, which is linked to Gaya. Several important trains from all parts of the country in turn service Gaya.
The Ajatashatru Fort, as the name implies, was built by King Ajatashatru of Magadha to strengthen the defenses of his capital Rajagriha (presently, Rajgir). The ruins of this fort, built on the Ganges in the sixth century BC, can be seen on the road to Nalanda, in Patna District, Bihar, about 6 km from Rajgir Railway Station.
The Ajatashatru Fort is built with blocks of rock at a height of 1.5 to 4 m. 32 large and 64 small gates provide access into the fort. This is historically an interesting spot because Ajatashatru had imprisoned his father Bimbisara here.