Patna, the capital of Bihar, sprawls luxuriously by the banks of the holy river Ganges. Established as Pataliputra in 600 B.C., the city has witnessed almost all the pages of Indian history unfurl, starting from the Mauryan empire. Today, Patna is not just a tourist destination, but also an important industrial and corporate hub of the state. It is also home to Bihar Museum that displays exhibits of unique bronze sculptures and coins from ancient times. The city sees its fair share of both tourists and corporate travellers every year.