Vaishali
is believed to be the first Republic of the world. Having an elected body of
representatives. It was at Kolhua that the Buddha delivered his last sermon.
Indicating his impending departure. Later Emperor Ashoka erected a huge
pillar to commemorate the spot. Vaishali was also the site of the //nd
Buddhist Council congregation, held 100 years after Buddha's Parinirvana, to
discuss the Ten Points of Vinaya. The rule of conduct under dispute. An
excavated archeological site of Raja Vishal Ka (;arh indicates the existence
of an ancient parliament house. and this republic flourished during the 6th
Century BC.
Vaishali is also famous for Amrapali, the beautiful dancer and courtesan,
who offered Buddha a mango orchard and impressed by his teachings became a
Bllikshu (Nun) in turn. Also to be seen are the 4th Century Buddha Stupa I &
II, the Chaumukhi Mahadeva-a four faced Lingam of Lord Shiva, the Bhawan
Pakhar Temple-where a large number of Hindu Deities are worshipped together,
Coronation Tank- where Licchavi Kings were anointed before being crowned and
the Museum. Close by, is the birthplace of Lord Mahavira, Kundupur (4 kms)
where Mahavira spent the first 22 years of his life in the 6th Century BC.
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