Original: Licchavi (also Lichchhavi, Lichavi) was an ancient republic which existed in what is now Bihar state of India since the birth of Mahavira (b. 599 BC).
Simplified: Licchavi (also Lichchhavi, Lichavi) was an ancient republic which existed in what is now Bihar state of India, before the birth of Mahavira (b. 599 BC) "Licchavi", Encyclopedia Britannica Online"Vaisali", Encyclopedia Britannica Online.