अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न (FAQs)
What is the historical importance of ancient Pataliputra in Patna?
Pataliputra was founded in 490 BC by King Ajatashatru of the Haryanka dynasty. It served as the imperial capital of the Haryanka, Nanda, Mauryan (Emperor Ashoka and Chandragupta), Shunga, and Gupta empires for over a millennium.
Why was Golghar constructed in Patna?
Golghar is a massive 29-meter-high beehive-shaped granary constructed in 1786 by Captain John Garstin following the severe Great Bengal Famine of 1770 to store emergency grain reserves for the British East India Company.
Why is Takht Sri Patna Sahib sacred in Sikhism?
Takht Sri Patna Sahib is one of the five Takhts (Seats of Temporal Authority) in Sikhism. It marks the birthplace of Guru Gobind Singh Ji, the 10th Sikh Guru, born here in December 1666.
How to reach Patna?
Jay Prakash Narayan Airport (PAT) in Patna connects directly with daily flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Kolkata. Patna Junction (PNBE) is a major rail terminal on the East Central Railway network.