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Patnaपटना
The Eternal Capital
शाश्वत राजधानी
One of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, Patna has been the capital of Maurya and Gupta empires and is the modern capital of Bihar.
3,202 km²
Area
58 lakh
Population
4
Attractions
3
Major Festivals
Famous Personalities
- CChanakya
- GGuru Gobind Singh
- RRajendra Prasad
- JJai Prakash Narayan
Local Cuisine
- 🍽️Litti Chokha
- 🍽️Khaja
- 🍽️Sattu Paratha
Traditional Crafts
- 🎨Sikki Grass
- 🎨Madhubani
Tourist Attractions
GolgharPatna MuseumTakht Sri Patna SahibMahavir Mandir
Major Festivals
🎉 Chhath Puja🎉 Sonepur Mela🎉 Dussehra
Historical Significance
Ancient Pataliputra was founded in the 5th century BCE and served as the capital of the Maurya, Gupta, and Pala empires.