Patna is the capital of Bihar. On the bank of the river Ganges, the city of Patna lies basking in the glory of yore. The history and tradition of Patna go back to the earliest dawn of civilization.

A travel to Patna would take to the ancient capital of Pataliputra from where the Mauryan rulers used to rule their mighty empire. Since then the city has seen rise and fall of many empires in India.

Patna has also been the fountainhead of knowledge and wisdom since ancient times. The city has the hallowed memory of many eminent travelers and scholars. Fa Hien and Hiuen Tsang had visited the city. Many believe that Kautilya had lived here and had written "Arthashastra".

Travel to Patna to visit the Gol Ghar, the old granary, the remnants of the ancient Pataliputra, the Agan Kuan (link to Tourist Attraction in Patna page) and several other sites that bear the imprint of the rich history of the region.

Apart from the sacred river the Ganges, the city is twice blessed by virtue of the birth of tenth Sikh prophet Guru Gobind Singh. Do not fail to visit the shrine of Harmandirji consecrate the birthplace of the prophet.

The famous Patna Museum should also be visited in your travel to Patna. It preserves solemnly the ashes of Lord Buddha and huge a fossilized tree among many other relics which are in all occasions worth a dekko.


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