Between these two ridges lie a number of places of historical importance, dating from the period of the Mahabharata, Shraman Bhagwan Mahavira, Gautam Buddha, Mauryas and the Guptas.

The hills are sacred in both Buddhism and Jainism because of their association with the religions' respective founders, the historical Shraman Bhagwan Mahavira and Gautama Buddha.

[2] Because the spot was protected by two parallel ridges, Ajatashatru made it the capital of the east Indian empire Magadha in the 5th century BCE, naming it Rajgriha.

In modern day, visitors can follow a ropeway to the top of the hill to visit the Buddhist Shrine, Peace Pagoda, near where the Buddha is believed to have preached the Lotus Sutra.

[3] About four kilometers from Peace Pagoda is the Brahma Kund[4] (one of several sacred sites throughout India of the same name).