Jalan Museum, Patna

Jalan Museum, locally known as Qila House, is a private museum located in the Patna City area, next to the Ganga Bank. It was founded in 1919 by Diwan Bahadur Radha Krishna Jalan. The house is known for its collection of objet d'art and antiques. With over 10,000 artifacts and souvenirs on display in this museum, it is the perfect place if you love to explore historical artifacts. The museum is located inside the Qila House, which is a mixture of Dutch and English architectural styles.

The building is styled in English and Dutch architecture.

1. It is located in the house of Jalan family which is also known as Qila House as it is built on the old fort of 16th century.
2. The museum is located inside the Qila House, which is a blend of Dutch and English architectural styles.
3. Part of the building remains a private residential area of the Jalan family.
4. This building has a collection of about 10000 items from all over the world.
5. Special collection includes Tipu Sultan's palanquin, Humayun's sword, 7th century Chinese sculptures, Venetian crystals from 200 BC and jade stones.

📅 Last update: 2024-01-19 || ✍ Author: Sandhya Chauhan

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