Ruins of Pataliputra, Patna

Pataliputra is situated on the southern bank of the river Ganges in an area called Kumhrar. Pataliputra is one of the oldest inhabited places in the world. This region was once the capital of Magadha rulers. Between 1912-1915 historians unearthed ruins belonging to the Maurya era here. Major attractions here include the ruins of a hypostyle 80-pillared hall, a polished sandstone pillar, wooden platforms supporting the staircase, Arogya Vihara, the Durkh Devi Temple, and the shamil hai of a brick Buddhist monastery called Ananda Vihara.

Pataliputra is a massive rectangular capital with villas and classical Greek designs, discovered in the ruins of the palace of Pataliputra (modern Patna, northeastern India), the capital of the ancient Maurya Empire. It dates back to the 3rd century BC.

1. This place is known for couples who go out freely without thinking much about the society or culture.
2. Patna has a good park to visit. It has 2 clear excavation sites and an Ashoka well.
3. It displays a pillar of sandstone which is characteristic of Mauryan polish.
4. There is also a small museum here. The excavated pillars have been kept in the museum.
5. This place was the capital of Magadha for more than 1000 years.

📅 Last update: 2023-09-05 || ✍ Author: Sandhya Chauhan

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