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Golghar This
huge and impressive beehive-shaped structure was constructed in
July 1786 by Captain John Garstin following a terrible famine in
1770, to serve as a state granary. A flight of steps winds round
this 29m high building leading to the top from where one gets a
fine view of the river Ganga and Patna city.
Harmandirji
This shrine consecrates the birthplace of the tenth religious preceptor
of the Sikh faith, Guru Gobind Singh. Originally built by Maharaja
Ranjit Singh, a ruler of Punjab, Harmandirji is one of the holiest
Sikh shrines. Standing in the Chowk area of Old Patna, this dome
shaped structure contains Sikh scriptures and the personal belongings
of the guru.
Jalan Museum
Constructed at the site of Sher Shah's fort, it preserves a rich
private collection of jade, Chinese paintings and silver filigree
work of the Mughal period. The museum car be visited only with prior
permission, since it is a private collection.
Martyrs Memorial
Life-size statues in front of the old secretariat compound have
been put up in memory of seven brave young men who sacrificed their
lives in August 1942 in the historic struggle for India's independence.
Kumrahar
Kumrahar, site of the ancient city of Pataliputra, lies 5 km. From
Patna Railway Station on the Kankarbagh Road. Excavations here have
revealed relics of four continuous periods from 600 BC to 600 AD.
The fifth period begins from 1600 AD. An important find is the 80pillared
huge hall of the Mauryan dynasty.
Patthar ki Masjid
Situated on the bank of river Ganga, this mosque is known variously
as Saif Khan's mosque, Chimni Ghat mosque or Sangi Masjid. It was
built by Parwez Shah, son of the Mughal experor Jahangir, during
his tenure as governor of Bihar.
Patna Museum
It contains metal and stone sculptures of the Maurya and Gupta periods,
terracotta figurines, and archaeological finds from sites in Bihar.
Among its prized exhibits is a 16m long fossilized tree.
Khuda Baksh Oriental Library
Set up at the turn of the century, the library has a distinguished
collection of rare Arabic and Persian manuscripts, Rajput and Mughal
paintings and oddities like an inch-wide Quran. It also contains
the only books rescued from the plunder of the University of Cordoba
in Spain. It is one of the national libraries of India.
Agam Kuan
(Unfathomable well) is one of the most important early historic
archaeological remains in Patna. It is situated just close to the
Gulzarbagh Railway Station, which is proposed to be associated with
the Mauryan Emperor Ashok
This
huge and impressive beehive-shaped structure was constructed in
July 1786 by Captain John Garstin following a terrible famine in
1770, to serve as a state granary. A flight of steps winds round
this 29m high building leading to the top from where one gets a
fine view of the river Ganga and Patna city.
