Culture & celebrations
Siwan district: where the name comes fromIn the district
The district site says the name comes from “Shiva Man”, a Bandh Raja whose heirs ruled the area until Babar arrived.
Read source ↗Siwan district: once part of SaranIn the district
The site says Siwan was a subdivision of Saran district, that its present limits date to 1972, and that Gopalganj became separate in 1973.
Read source ↗Siwan district: soldiers of 1857In the district
The site says Bhojpuri soldiers from the area, known for their martial spirit, joined Babu Kunwar Singh in the 1857 uprising.
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