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.
Similar places
near adarsh hospital, Kankarbagh Colony More, Khasmahal, Kankarbagh, Patna, Bihar 800020, India
People's Cooperative Colony, House number- A, 39, Lohiya Nagar Park, PC Colony, Kankarbagh, Patna, Bihar 800020, India
CC-61, Gayatri Mandir Rd, opposite to Patliputra Sports Complex, PC Colony, East Indira Nagar, Kankarbagh, Patna, Bihar 800020, India
MURALICHOWK, Bailey Rd, above INDIAN BANK, Jagdeo Path, Patna, Bihar 800014, India
shiv mandir, New bypass road, 200 mtr south, Nala par) khilemnichak, Patna, Bihar 800027, India
Near BMP 16, more, opposite millat, Sabajpura, Phulwari Sharif, Patna, Bihar 801505, India
H5M3+XQM, New Bye Pass Road, opposite Patna Central School Road, East Indira Nagar, Kankarbagh, Patna, Bihar 800020, India
A-31, P C Colony Rd, PC Colony, RBI Flats Colony, Kankarbagh, Patna, Bihar 800020, India
P.O, Danapur - Bankipur Rd, Sadaquat Ashram, Kurji, Patna, Bihar 800010, India
pillor no 65, pal market, near igims, Raja Bazar, Indrapuri, Patna, Bihar 800014, India