Jarasandha ka Akhara, sometimes spelt Jarasandh ka Akhada, better known as Ranbhumi which literally means battle field, is located at
Rajgir of
Nalanda District.
Legend has it that this site witnessed one of the most important battles in the Mahabharata war, between
Bhim and Jarasandh. In this furious battle Jarasandha was subdued and killed by Bhim.
Important archeological sites nearby are
Maniyar Math and
Sonbhandar Caves.
Nearest
airport is at
Gaya, about 34 km south-west.
Gaya Junction Railway Station, on
New Delhi-
Kolkata rail route, is the nearest railhead.
