Pataliputra(Patna)
Keywords :Buddha Smriti Park,Sultan Palace
,Mahatma Gandhi Setu ChhathPuja,FoodFestivals,Holi,DurgaPuja ,Sattu–Pani ,Patna Chaat ,Madhubani & Mithila Paintings.
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Patna’s original named was Pataliputra . Pataliputra was derived from Sanskrit word.Patna is the modern name of Pataliputra .It was modern ancient city during the Magadha ruler Udayin in 490 BCE .City was built by Magadha ruler and made a small fort name Pataligrama near bank of Ganga river.Shishunaga Empires ,Nanda Empires ,Maurya Empires ,Gupta empires were major powers of that period made their capital in Pataliputra.In 1538-1545 Pataliputra was rebuilt by Sher Shah Suri and renamed as Patna.Patna is the largest city of the of the modern state of Bihar in India also stands as capital of the state. Vashali, Rajgir, Nalanda, Bodhgaya are centres of Hindu, Jain, Buddhist religion. It also sacared city of Sikhs because tenth Sikh Guru ,Guru Gobind Singh was born here. Some other rivers also pass through the city such as ,Gandak river and Punpun river.It also called as oldest inhabited place in the world. The city was commercial hub of India and was major trading centre during 19th century .Till today it is called second business city after Delhi . Patna is situated on the south Bank of the river Ganga in the eastern side of India ,lies between 25.60 N latitude to 85.10 E longitude .The total area of Patna is 250 km2 (97 sq mi).Patna is situated 53 m above the sea level.The climate of Patna is warm temperature.The good deal of rainfall in summer season and winter is continued for very little time.The maximum temperature in summer is 41.20C and winter season minimum temperature is 260C . The rainfall is about 1130 mm.The ancient era that is in 490 BC we found in traditional Buddhist literature about Patna
which was known as Pataliputra at that time.The king of
Magadha, Ajatashatru shifted his capital
from the hilly Rajargrha to Pataliputra .It has been observed from the Buddhist
literature that the last part of the
life of Gautma Buddha was spent at Patna. Then Mauryan empires ruled here
.After them Gupta and Pale empires established their rule here. Later years Mughal
empire took control over Patna and handed over this place to the Nawabs of
Bengal.Portuguese empires took over the control
of Patna in the year1515.Patna in 17th century become a
international trade centre during British Raj.East India company setup their
factory in Patna for trading the silk calico which encourage lucrative business
for other Europeans countries like Franch,Dutch and Portuguese. At the moment
other Europeans countries joint hand with British trades for trade, Patna
became famous worldwide as trade centre.Bihar became a separate state in 1935
by the British Raj and Patna become capital of the state. After Independence
since 1947 government of India took over
the charge of Bihar state and does not make any change in the state capital and
let Patna city to continue as the
capital of Bihar. The type of
tourist spot available in Patna
are :Gol Ghar, Nalanda, Maner Sharif, Bihar Museum, Buddha Smriti Park, Gandhi
Ghat, Kumrahar Park, Khuda Baksh Oriental Library, Takhat Sri Harimandir Ji
Patna Sahib,Indira Gandhi Planetarium,Sanjay Gandhi Jaivik Udyan,Padri Ki
Haveli,Patna High Court,Sultan Palace,Patna Secretariat,Patna Junction railway
station,Prakash Punj,Gurdwara Handi Sahib ,Gurdwara Bal Lila Maini
Sangat,Gurdwara Guru ka Bagh,Gurdwara Gobind Ghat,Gurdwara Pahila
Bara,Didarganj Yakshi,Agam Kuan,Naghol kothi ,Mahatma Gandhi Setu,Sabhyata
Dwar,Shaheed Smarak Patna. The types
of festivals available in
Patna are Chhath, Sonepur Mela,
Bakri Eid, Diwali, Holi, Durga Puja,Gurupurab,
Makar Sankranti, Maha Shivratri, Teej, Ram Navami, Raksha Bandhan,
Janmastmi, Jitiya, Saraswati Puja, Chitra Gupta Puja, ,Eid,Pitrapaksha
Mela,Patna Film Festival, Kartik Purnima, Buddha Purnima, Paryushan, Mahavir
Jayanti, Muharram,Christmas, Food Festivals, etc. The types of culinary available in Patna are : Litti Chokha, Khichadi,Kala Jamun, Pittha, Makhana, Dhuska,Anarsa, Kadhi Bari,Tikki Chaat, Ghugni, Kafta, Shaahi Jhinga Masaledaar, Jhor Waali Machhli, Parauntha, Patna Chaat, Samosa Chaat, , Dahi Chura Chini, Tilkut, Khaja, Peda, Kalakand, Motichoor Ka Laddu,Jhinga Biryaani, Khubi Ka Lai, Pua, Chena Murki, Laai, Sonpapdi, Balushahi, Halwa, Perukia, Chiwra, Sattu-Pani, Lassi etc. The types dresses ,Handicrafts ,jewllerays available in Patna are : Stone and Bead Jewellery,Madhubani & Mithila Paintings, Raw Tussar Silk Clothes,Stone Pottery Items, Traditional Handicrafts, Hand Painted Wall Hangings,Wooden Stools, Miniature Paintings on Leaves and Paper, Leather Goods, Appliqué Work of Fabric, etc. The types of accommodation available in Patna are Hotel Gargee Grand,THE PEARL BLISS,Mudita By Kirti,Hotel Patliputra Continental,Hotel The Panache,Hotel Maurya,THE GRAND EMPIRE,Hotel Fort,Hotel Windsor,HOTEL AMALFI GRAND,Vatika Premier Hotel,Ghar Aangan Resort,Park Inn Boring Road,Hotel Star,Hotel Figtree Premier,Buddha Heritage,Hotel Akash,Element Guestline,Hotel Patliputra Nirvana,Hotel New Asian,Hotel Saver. The types of transportation available in Patna are :Road services, Tourist Coach and Taxis , Autos, Buses,Cars, Vans ,Patna Metro Rail,Cycle Ricksaws ,Railway Services , Waterways Services,Air Services.
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