Patna, the capital of Bihar, is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, with a history that dates back to over 2,500 years. It was once the seat of powerful dynasties like the Maurya and Gupta empires, and it remains a major cultural and commercial hub. The city is famous for historical landmarks such as the Patna Sahib Gurudwara, Golghar, and the Moinul Haq Stadium. Agriculture forms the backbone of Patna's economy, with rice, wheat, maize, and lentils as primary crops. Patna is also an educational center with institutions like Patna University and the Indian Institute of Management Patna. The city hosts various cultural festivals, including Chhath Puja, Diwali, and Makar Sankranti, with vibrant celebrations. The Ganges River adds to the scenic beauty of Patna, and it plays a significant role in both spiritual and economic life. Patna is rapidly urbanizing and becoming a center for trade, with a growing industrial presence. The city's rich cultural history, educational institutions, and religious significance continue to make it an important urban center in India.
Pillar no. 28, Aakashwani Road, Bailey Rd, opposite pantaloons, Patna, Bihar 800014, India
Similar places
S P Verma Road, Patna
Impact Library, Ram Govind Singh Path, Chandmari Rd, near Kishor Kunal park, Kankarbagh, Patna, Bihar 800020, India
H4CR+49Q, Pipra, Ramkrishan Nagar, Patna, Bihar 800030, India
Pillar no. 28, Aakashwani Road, Bailey Rd, opposite pantaloons, Patna, Bihar 800014, India
Ashok Rajpath Rd, opposite Patna College, Lalbagh, Patna, Bihar 800006, India
Sri Krishna Nagar, Kidwaipuri, Patna, Bihar 800001, India
Main road, Rd Number 0, above Medwell Pharma, Rajeev Nagar, Digha Ghat, Patna, Bihar 800024, India
3C , 3rd FlOOR , MAHESH NAGAR ROAD NO 4 SUMITRA PALACE, Atal Path, near SUMITRA MARRIAGE HALL, Patna, Bihar 800024, India
H4V6+3XW, Road No. 15, Gardanibagh, Patna, Bihar 800002, India
Dr Bhattacharya Road, near petrol pump, above central bank, West Patel Nagar, Adarsh Colony, North Shastri Nagar, Patna, Bihar 800023, India