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A 700-year old Banyan tree in Bihar's Munger just entered history books, here's why

Hindustan Times •July 3, 2026

A banyan tree in Bihar's Munger, estimated to be around 700 years old, has been identified as the oldest accurately dated banyan tree using radiocarbon dating.

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