Khuda Baksh Oriental Library :
Set up at the turn of the century, the library has a distinguished collection
of rare Arabic and Persian manuscripts, Rajput and Mughal paintings and oddities
like an inch wide Quran. It also contains the only books rescued from the plunder
of the University of Cordoba in Spain. It is one of the national libraries of
India.
Kumhrar :
Kumrahar, site of the ancient city of Pataliputra, lies 5 km. from Patna Railway
Station on the Kankarbagh Road. Excavations here have revealed relics of four
continuous periods from 600 BC to 600 AD. The fifth period begins from 1600
AD. An important find is the 80-pillared huge hall of the Mauryan dynasty.
Martyrs Memorial :
Life-size statues in front of the old secretariat compound have been put up
in memory of seven brave young men who faced bullets for the freedom of the
country and sacrificed their lives in August 1942 in the historic struggle for
India's independence during "Quit India" movement.
Jalan Museum :
Constructed at the site of Sher Shad's fort, it preserves a rich private collection
of jade, Chinese paintings and silver filigree work of the Mughal period. The
museum can be visited only with prior permission, since it is a private collection.
Pathar Ki Masjid :
Situated on the bank of river Ganga, this mosque is known variously as Saif
Khan's mosque, Chimni Ghat mosque or Sangi Masjid. It was built by Parwaz Shah,
son of the Mughal emperor Jahangir, during his tenure as governor of Bihar.
Agam Kuan :
Agam Kuan (Unfathomable well) is one of the most important early historic archaeological
remains in Patna. It is situated just close to the Gulzarbagh Railway Station,
which is proposed to be associated with the Mauryan Emperor Ashok.
GolGhar :
This huge and impressive beehive-shaped structure was constructed in July 1786
by Captain John Garstin following a terrible famine in 1770, to serve as a state
granary. A flight of steps winds round this 29m high building to the top from
where one gets a fine view of the river Ganga and Patna city.
Museum :
It contains metal and stone sculptures of the Maurya and Gupta Periods, terracota
figurines and archaeological finds from different sites in Bihar. Among its
prized exhibit are Ashes of the Buddha, image of Yakshi (3rd century B. C.),
and a 16 metre long fossilized tree.
Har Mandirji :
This shrine consecrates the birthplace of the tenth religious preceptor of the
Sikh faith, Guru Gobind Singh. Originally built by Maharaja Ranjit Singh, a
ruler of Punjab, Harmandirji is one of the holiest Sikh shrines. Standing in
the Chowk area of Old Patna, this dome-dhaped structure contains Sikh scriptures
and the personal belongings of the guru.
