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Heritage Sites In Bihar


Heritage Sites In Bihar

The state houses some very exquisite heritage sites which speak volumes for its glorious past. Some of the heritage sites found here dates back to the times of Ramayana and even Mahabharata.

Agam Kuan, Patna

Agam Kuna, the bottomless well, is an ancient relic of the Mauryan Emperor Ashok. Located a little distance away from Ashoka’s Charitable Hospital in the Kumrahar complex is this famous Ashokan remain, the Agam Kuan, which is believed to be a part of the legendary hall created by Ashoka.

Golghar, Patna


Gholghar is an outstanding architectural piece. Built in the year 1786, a flight of steps winds around this 29m high building to the top, from where one gets an amazing view of the rifer Ganga and Patna city.

Tomb of Sher Shah Suri, Sasaram


The tomb in the Sasaram town was built in memory of Emperor Sher Shah Suri, a Pathan from this place in Bihar, who defeated the Mughal Emperor Humayaun and ruled for 5 years till his death. His tomb is an example of Indo-Islamic architecture.

Martyr’s Memorial, Patna

It is a modern piece of art in front of the secretariat with life size statues of the seven martyrs who were shot in their attempt to hoist the national tricolor, during the Quit India Movement.

Navalakha Palace, Rajnagar

The palace was built in the 17th century A.D by Maharaja Rameshwar Singh of Darbhanga.

Jarasandh Ka khara, Rajgir

The sought-after venue that hosted, indeed the most historic and exciting battles in the history of ancient India. This larger-than-life battle between the strongest of the Pandavs, Bhima and the ardent worshipper of the Lord Shiva, Jarasandh was fought here.

Buxar Fort, Buxar

Buxar Fort is known for its architectural beauty and is considered to be the most valuable treasure of the city  of Buxar. Tourists have a great time in going through the artifacts and carvings of the fort.

Munger Fort, Munger

Built on a rocky area, this is one of the essential monuments of Munger. The fort was constructed during the early time of Islamic rulers.

Rohtasgarh Fort, Sasaram

Situated 39 kilometers from Sasarm, Rohtasgarh fort od considered as the major and strongest hill forts in India. This fort served as a safe shelter for treasures and families of Sher Shaf Suri, Shah Jahan, Maan Singh, Mir Qasim and others.

Vikramshila, Bhagalpur


Situated 252 kms. From Patna in the district of Bhagalpur Vikramshila is site of the ancient Vikramshila University. The university was founded by king Dharmpala, in late 8th crntury AD. After prospering for years, it was plundered by invaders around 1200AD.

Khuda Baksh Library, Patna

Set up at the turn of the century, the library has a distinguished collection of rare Arabic and Persian Manuscripts. 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.
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