- Patna - Wikipedia
Ancient Patna, known as Pataliputra, was the capital of the Magadha Empire throughout the Haryanka, Nanda, Mauryan, Shunga, Gupta, and Pala dynasties Pataliputra was a seat of learning and fine arts
- Patna | Ganges River, Bihar, Mughal Empire | Britannica
Patna, city, capital of Bihar state, northern India It lies about 290 miles (470 km) northwest of Kolkata (Calcutta) Patna is one of the oldest cities in India During the Mughal period it was known as Azimabad Patna is a riverside city that extends along the south bank of the Ganges (Ganga)
- 40 Places to visit in Patna India 2026 | Best Tourist places
See most popular tourist places to visit in Patna, top things to do, shopping and nightlife in Patna, find entry timings, fees about various attractions in Patna, Bihar
- Patna, India: All You Must Know Before You Go (2026 . . .
What is Patna known for? What is there to do in Patna? When is the cheapest time to visit Patna? Patna Tourism: Tripadvisor has 18,015 reviews of Patna Hotels, Attractions, and Restaurants making it your best Patna resource
- History | District Patna, Government of Bihar | India
The original name of Patna was Pataliputra or Patalipattan and its history makes a start from the century 600 B C The name Patna has undergone many changes at its earliest stages like Pataligram, Kusumpur, Patliputra, Azimabad etc , ultimately terminating to the present one
- Patna – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
Patna (Hindi: पटना Patnā) is the capital of Bihar and the second largest metropolis in eastern India The city has a glorious past and is now a bustling up-and-coming metropolis It is a gateway to the Buddhist and Jain pilgrim centres of Vaishali, Rajgir, Nalanda, Bodhgaya, Keshariya and Pawapuri
- Patna - Tourist Places Top Things to Do in 2026 - MakeMyTrip
Located on the banks of Ganga and tracing its history back to 5th century BC, Patna has been the capital of several empires Now a modern urban centre, the city is popular among tourists looking for vestiges of its glorious past
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