Patna is the capital city of the Indian State Bihar. The ancient name of the city is Pataliputra & was the capital of the Magadha Empire. The city is located on the southern bank of the river Ganga. Patna has a history of 3,000 years. There are numerable ancient monuments in Patna city expressing the rich culture and heritage of the state. The city is visited by large numbers of tourists from all over the world through out the year. An estimated report shows that about 2.5 million tourists visit Patna every year. Patna had been the royal seat of governance for successive kingdoms since ancient times. There are many tourist attractions in this glorious city.
[caption id="attachment_592" align="alignnone" width="300"] Golghar[/caption]
Golghar: This huge granary for the British army was built in 1786 by Captain John Garstin. The large structure is 29 m high and the walls are 3.6 m wide at the base. There is a winding stairway around the monument which offers a brilliant view o
[caption id="attachment_592" align="alignnone" width="300"] Golghar[/caption]
Golghar: This huge granary for the British army was built in 1786 by Captain John Garstin. The large structure is 29 m high and the walls are 3.6 m wide at the base. There is a winding stairway around the monument which offers a brilliant view o
