Patna District is a district in the state of Bihar, India. The administrative headquarters of the district is located in the town of Patna, which is also Patna Districts biggest town. Also, Bihars capital city is Patna. On the river Gangas southern bank, the district of Patna is located. A network of railway tracks and roads make the district a well linked region. Majorly, Patna is known as a governmental centre and a seat for learning. Locations which attract tourists include a number of archaic holy places.

The major agricultural product of the district is rice. Out of the total area sown for agriculture, one third of it goes for rice cultivation. Maize, pulses and wheat are the other significant food crops. In the Diara strip of region, oil-seeds, and cash crops namely vegetables, water-melon and more, which are known as non-food crops are cultivated.

Patna History

To the most initial phase of beginning of society and civilization, the existence and customs of Patna can be traced back. Pataliputra or Patalipattan is the initial name of Patna. From 600 BC, the existence of this place begins. In the initial phases, names such as Pataligram, Kusumpur,Patliputra, Azimabad etc. were given to this place, with concluding to Patna, which is its present day name. In the 4th century AD, this place was established as the capital of the Maurya Empire by Chandragupta Maurya. Till the time of 16th century, the city remained in a not so important state, until the ascent of Sherkhan Suri to supremacy. Pattan, also known as Patthan was a village which was present before and then afterwards it came to be known as Patna this is a different side of the story that is believed by the people. According to popular belief, Ajatashatru established Pataliputra. As a result an inextricable linkage between the old Pataliputra and present day Patna has been formed.

In 1703, Patnas Governor was Aurangzebs grandson named Prince Azim-us-Shah. Shifting of Capital to Patna from Biharsharif has been done by Sher Shah previous to the above mentioned happening. A good amount of effort was done to convert Patna into a pretty and gorgeous city by Prince Azim-us-Shah. Azimbad was a name given to this city by him only. Nevertheless the name Patna continued to exist as a more popular name.

Patna Climate

The intense sun rays make the temperature of Patna, in the summer months to tough high levels of mercury. Considerable humidity prevails in this place all over the year, owing to the close presence of four big rivers.

Patna Tourism

Tourist places in Patna
Agamkuan
Botanical & Zoological Garden
Gandhi Sangrahalaya
Jalan Museum
Kumhrar
Martyr's Memorial
Patna Museum
Padri Ki Haveli
Pathar Ki Masjid
Planetarium
Sadakat Ashram
Srikrishna Science Centre
Sher Shah Suri Masjid
Takth Harmandir