Rajgir was the largest city in Majjhimadesa during the Buddha’s time. Among the many notable places in the area are the tranquil Vulture’s Peak (Gijjhakuta), where the Buddha meditated, and the Sattapanni Cave, where the First Council was organized after the Buddha’s passing.
Sariputra Stupa (Temple Site No.3), Nalanda Mahavihara, Bihar, India. (Photo by: Insights/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) 
