Patna’s Golghar is 236 years old | The Golghar of Patna still remains a center of attraction for people today
The Golghar of Patna still remains a center of attraction for people today. Patna's Golghar is 236 years old. It has 145 steps all around it, from where you can easily enjoy a panoramic view of the entire city.
Patna's Golghar is not just famous in Bihar but across the country. If you visit Patna and don't go to Golghar, your Bihar trip will remain incomplete. Golghar in Patna was constructed in 1786 by Captain John Garstin. He designed Golghar as a granary. Due to an engineering flaw, Golghar was never filled to its maximum capacity, as it was believed that if the granary was completely filled, the doors would not open. Golghar is one of the places in the city where people come to seek solitude away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
The architecture of Golghar, shaped like a s...