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Patna

Patna is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Bihar. It lies on the southern bank of the Ganges in the central part of the state and functions as Bihar’s administrative, economic, and transportation hub. The modern city sits on the site of Pataliputra, the ancient capital of Magadha and a political and cultural center during the Maurya and Gupta empires. Its historical legacy is reflected in archaeological sites such as Kumhrar and in the city’s museums and institutions.

Prominent landmarks include Golghar, a 19th‑century granary, Patna Museum with artifacts from Mauryan and Gupta periods,

Patna’s economy is driven by administration, education, healthcare, trade, and a growing services sector. It is

Demographically, Patna is Bihar’s largest city by population and a major urban center in eastern India. The

Gandhi
Maidan,
and
Takht
Sri
Harmandir
Sahib
Patna
Sahib,
a
major
Sikh
pilgrimage
site.
Patna
is
also
home
to
several
higher
education
and
research
institutions,
notably
Patna
University
(established
1917),
IIT
Patna
(established
2008),
NIT
Patna,
and
AIIMS
Patna.
connected
by
Patna
Junction
and
Rajendra
Nagar
Terminal
railway
stations
and
by
Jay
Prakash
Narayan
International
Airport.
National
highways
link
Patna
with
other
parts
of
the
region,
supporting
commerce
and
mobility.
predominant
languages
are
Hindi,
Magahi,
and
Bhojpuri,
with
Hindi
used
for
official
communication.
The
city
has
a
long,
varied
history
and
continues
to
develop
as
a
regional
hub
for
education,
governance,
and
industry.