Arrah (also spelled as Arra, Arah, transliterated as Ara) is a city, a municipal corporation and the administrative headquarters of Bhojpur district (formerly known as Shahabad district) in the Indian state of Bihar. During British Raj, it served as the administrative headquarters and was considered the most populous urban centre of the historical Shahabad district. It is the headquarters of Bhojpur district, located near the confluence of the Ganges and Sone rivers, some 24 miles (39 km) from Danapur and 36 miles (58 km) from Patna.
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The city holds an important position in Indian history, mainly because of its role in the Siege of Arrah, an important event during the Indian Rebellion of 1857. Today, Arrah is a cultural centre for the Bhojpuri speaking region of India. Its economy is driven by agriculture and the trade of building materials, mainly sand and bricks from the riverine plains.
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Towns around Arrah
- Koelwār14 km E
- Bihtā21 km E
- Maner23 km NE
- Bela23 km W
- Bikram23 km SE
- Revelganj26 km N
- Chāpra26 km N
- Jagdīspur26 km W
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