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About Patna Along the banks of River Ganga is Patna, (originally known as Pataliputra), the capital of Bihar. It is an immensely fertile, arched stretch of land and has a great history and cultural heritage. It was named "PATNA" in the 16th century under the great Afghan king, Sher Shah Suri. It is one of Indiaps upcoming metros. It has a number of historic monuments.
| Area: | 107.08 sq.kms.
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| Best Time to Visit: | October to March
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| Climate: | Patna is hot and humid in summer and cold in winters. Relative humidity can go up to 100% during summer. It receives medium to heavy rainfall in the monsoon.
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| Main Languages: | Bhojpuri, Maithili, Hindi and English
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| Population: | 12,285,470
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| Temperature: | Summer - Max: 43oC Min: 21oC
Winter - Max: 20oC Min: 6oC
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Other Attractions In & Around
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Gol Ghar
Gol Ghar is 1 km away from Patna city and it is a huge beehive shaped structure built in 1786 by Captain John Garstin, following the famine of 1770. This is used as a state granary to meet eventuality during famine. Tourists get the birdps eye view of the whole city from the top of the dome.. TOP
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Khuda Baksh Library
Originally established in 1891, the Khuda Bakhsh Oriental Library was set up by khuda Baksh Khan, as a public library, out of his family collection of manuscripts.
It has been declared as an institution of national importance in 1969 by an act of parliament. The library has a rich collection of over 18,000 Arabic and Persian manuscripts and over 2,000 Mughal and Rajput paintings, besides 1,70,000 printed books. More than 850 audio and 550 video tapes of eminent persons have been prepared. It brings out a quarterly research journal. The library has published critical editions of 64 rarities.
The library has instituted a few fellowships at par with UGC. It has been recognised by seven universities as a centre of research, for awarding the degrees of Ph.D. and D. lit. The library has also instituted a prestigious award, which carries an amount of Rs 1 lakh and a citation.
The Library also possesses a sizeable number of original letters of eminent persons written during their lifetime. It is now managed by a Board, headed by the Governor of Bihar.. TOP
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Patna Museum
Established in 1917, it is the oldest museum in Bihar located in Dedarganj. . The museum houses about 57,000 items of archeological importance in addition to a collection of 22,000 old coins. The museum unveils a long history of the region. The sculpture of a Yakshni is a special attraction for visitors.. TOP
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