The holy river Ganga is considered to be sacred river among Hindus, it also commands respect from Muslims who realize that the national river can't be related to any particular religion or community. The Ganga River has a long history that includes Indian culture. Ganga has been the lone witness to the many changes that have changed Indian history, culture, and people's lives for thousands of years. The powerful kingdoms of Magadha, Gupta, and Mughals all found refuge on this plain. It was also the birthplace of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism, as well as the seeds of democracy planted by the formation of the world's first republic state at Vaishali.