Virat Nagar History

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History of Virat Nagar

Virat Nagar was founded by the King Virat. During his time period 'Pandavas' spend their exile in disguise in Virat Nagar. Virat Nagar was the capital of Matsya kingdom. Later it became the part of the Mauryan Empire. Emperor Ashoka's rock ct edict and other buddhist monastries were also constructed here. Virat Nagar also known as Bairat.