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³ Jacobi, *Introd.*, vol. xxii, *S. B. E.* Rājgīr is situated in N. lat. 25° 2′, E. long. 85° 26′, about NE. from Gayā, and SSE. from Patna. The very ancient town within the circle of hills is believed to have been founded by the mythical king, Jarāsandha, and was also known as Kuśāgārapura. Rājgīr has numerous modern Jain shrines, and is much frequented by Jain pilgrims, who rank it with Parasnāth and Pawapari (*Mod. Rev.* Jan. 1916, p. 18). The most trustworthy account of the extensive site is that by Dr. J. H. Marshall in *Ann. Rep. A. S. India*, 1905–6, which gives references to earlier publications, and is accompanied by a good map. But the researches at this most interesting spot amount only to a preliminary reconnaissance. Thorough exploration would require the work of several seasons. The secrets of the most ancient sites in India still remain hidden, with few exceptions.