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    The Golghar or Gol Ghar (गोलघर), ("Round House") is a large granary located to the west of the Gandhi Maidan in Patna, capital of Bihar state, India. History [ edit ] According to a contemporary inscription at its base, the Golghar in Patna was intended to be just the first of a series of huge grain stores.

  2. Golghar, an enormous granary, was built by Captain John Garstin for British army in 1786, after the terrible impact of 1770 famine. The winding stairway around this monument offers a brilliant view of the city and the Ganga flowing nearby.

  3. Golghar, Patna Overview. Situated in the city of Patna, Golghar is a simple yet charming architecture which is an amalgam of history and natural beauty. It was built in 1786 by Captain John Garstin with the purpose of serving as a storehouse.

  4. Oct 27, 2022 · Golghar in Patna, Bihar is an enormous granary (a huge storage space for storing grains). It was built by Captain John Garstin for British army in the year 1786. Spiral stair ways constructed around this monument brings out a wonderful view to the monument and one can see the beauty of river Ganga flowing nearby.

  5. The Golghar is a massive granary devised by Captain John Garstin of Bengal Engineers and constructed in 1786 in Patna, the capital city of Bihar. The depository, having a capacity of 140000 tonnes, was built after the orders of Warren Hastings who was the Governor-General of India at that time.

  6. Oct 1, 2022 · Golghar in patna can be termed as city icon which came into existence way back in 1786 for the primary purpose of storing grains. Its hemispherical convex from upwards. With 127 you would get tired to reach the summit but the breathtaking view of the entire city from there is worth it.

  7. Golghar is one of the most famous landmarks of Patna, it is a huge granary which displays the Stupa style of architecture. This granary was built by Captain John Garstin in 1786. The winding stairs around the monument offer a spectacular view of the city and the Ganges flowing around it.