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| Mr and Mrs Mathur of Kanpur went to Patna to stay with their relations who lived there. They also planned to visit the holy city of Gaya on the banks of the Ganga.
This bustling urban metropolis was once the centre of ancient culture and learning, Pataliputra, and home to the great Gupta and Maurya empires. There are a some interesting sightseeing spots amidst the confusion and chaos, and a visit to the banks of the Ganga is also a pleasant experience. |
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| Capital City | | | Patna | HIGHLIGHTS
Golghar: This giant circular structure was built as a granary by the British in 1786. You climb up the staircase to the top to get a lovely view of the Ganga.
Patna State museum: Some of the best pieces of Mauryan and Gandhara sculpture are at display in this museum.
Khudabaksh Library: A rare collection of Persian and Urdu manuscripts and some exquisite miniature paintings can be seen here.
Harmandir Sahib: This is one of the holiest shrines for the Sikhs and is the birthplace of Guru Gobind Singh.
Kumrahar: This is the excavation site of the ancient Mauryan Empire; you can see many interesting buildings, and relics dating from the 2nd century BC.
Jalan Museum: This is the collection of the Jalan family and ranges from Chinese jade, to Indian silverware and European antiques, including Napolean Bonapartes porcelain. | | |
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| Articles and Blogs | | Bihar Information - Welcome to to Bihar. Bihar or ancient Magadha, has been the cradle of Indian civilization and the centre of Indian culture and education. | | Bihar Blog - Blog about Bihar Today, news & views about Bihar, regular updates on Bihar, Articles about Bihar etc., | | Official Websites | | Bihar Tourism - Bihar Tourism Government portal - Official website of Dept. of Tourism, covers Bihar Culture, Places of Interest and Tourism in Bihar. | | Bihar official sites Directory - Bihar Government Web directory of Health, Bihar Tourism, Education, Finance, Banking, Judiciary and Executive. | | Other Useful Links | | Jai Bihar - Jai Bihar: The Land Where Gods Chose to Take Birth. The History of Bihar as a region is very rich and eventful. This is due to the fact that Bihar was a center of power, learning and culture. | | Buddhist Circuit - BodhGaya is 15 kms. from Gaya. About 2500 years ago, Gautam the prince of Kapilvastu attained enlightenment under the Peepal tree to become Buddha.
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