Magahi culture
| Regions with significant populations | |
|---|---|
| India (Bihar, Jharkhand) | |
| Languages | |
| Magadhi (considered by some to be a dialect of Hindustani (Hindi-Urdu)) | |
| Religion | |
 Hinduism ·  Islam ·  Buddhism ·  Jainism ·  Christianity · Others | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Hindustani · Awadhis · Bhojpuris · Maithils · Nagpuri people |
Magadhis are an Indo-Aryan ethno-linguistic group who reside in the Magadh region of Bihar and Jharkhand and speak the Magadhi language which is considered by some to be a dialect of Hindi. It is spoken in eight districts of Bihar (Gaya, Patna, Jehanabad, Aurangabad, Nalanda, Nawada, Sheikhpura, Arwal), seven districts of Jharkhand (Hazaribag, Chatra, Koderma, Jamtara, Bokaro, Dhanbad, Giridih) and in West Bengal's Malda district. [1][2]
Notable people
- Ajatshatru, King of Magadha
- Chandragupta Maurya,First to rule whole India
- Ashoka, King of India
- Jarasandha, King of Magadha
- Bimbisara, King of Magadha
- Shri Krishna Singh, Politician
- Nitish Kumar, Politician
- Jitan Ram Manjhi, Politician
- Giriraj Singh, Politician
References
- ^ "Magahī Phonology: A Descriptive Study". p. 6. Retrieved 30 March 2017.
- ^ "Language, Religion and Politics in North India". p. 93. Retrieved 30 March 2017.
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