Patna is the capital of Bihar , and its name is derived from Patan who is the Hindu goddess Patan Devi . This is the second largest city in eastern India and is one of the oldest inhabited places in the world . Patna is a beautiful city located on the banks of the sacred Ganges River. Patna is a historic city of the ancient city and its history dates back to 493 BC. It was the capital of the Magadha Empire and was discarded and conferred as the capital of the Maurya Empire.
It is said that Patna developed much under the rule of the Maurya Empire. Patna serves as an important pilgrimage site for Buddhists and Sikhs communities in India and around the world. Patna also flourished as a popular tourist destination that attracts thousands of tourists throughout the year. The main tourist sites in Patna are Golghar , Padri Ki Haveli , Patna Museum , Patna Planetorium, Sher Shah Suri Masjid , Zoological and Botanical Garden etc.
