City reference · India / Magadha

Patna

A place to explore. A source trail to follow.

Patna destination photograph: 003 Torana, 8c Udayagiri (9221507404).jpg
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A first look at Patna

Patna (Hindi: पटना Patnā, pronounced PUHT-nah), the capital of Bihar, is a bustling city in the Indian Plains with a glorious past. It is a gateway to the Buddhist and Jain pilgrimage centres of Vaishali, Rajgir, Nalanda, Bodh Gaya, Kesariya and Pawapuri.

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