Magadh division, Bihar
Jehanabad
Home of the Barabar Caves, India's oldest surviving rock-cut caves.
- Headquarters
- Jehanabad
- Population (2011)
- 1,125,313
- Area
- 1,569 km²
Overview
Jehanabad lies in the Magadh region south of Patna. The Barabar Caves near Makhdumpur, cut into granite in the Mauryan period around the 3rd century BCE, are the oldest surviving rock-cut caves in India. The Lomas Rishi cave has a famous carved entrance.
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Places to see in Jehanabad
Hidden Gems
Barabar Caves
The oldest surviving rock-cut caves in India, polished to a mirror finish in the Maurya period. Some carry inscriptions from the time…
More attractions
- Barabar Caves
- Nagarjuni Caves
Historical & religious sites
- Barabar Caves (Mauryan period)
Travel information
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