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Established in 1886 in memory of a British collector, the 140-year-old Protestant Church at Girja Chowk stands as a serene colonial landmark in Purnea, Bihar, India. The surrounding region is rich in history, from its ancient ties to the Mithila kingdom and the Mahabharata to its days as a crucial Mughal military frontier. Formally declared a district by the East India Company in 1770, Purnea\\\'s name beautifully traces back to either \\\"complete jungle\\\" or the abundant local lotus flower. Later becoming a vital hub for the Indian freedom struggle, this historic land even welcomed Mahatma Gandhi during his inspiring 1929 tour.
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