Archaeological Survey of India

Patna Monument

The ruins of Nalanda Mahavihara

The site is located about 95 kilometres (59 mi) southeast of Patna near the city of Bihar Sharif.

Patna Monument

Tank

About 30 km from Patna lies the small town of Maner, an ancient
seat of learning. Among other monuments at Maner tombs.

Patna Monument

Relic Stupa

This is one among the eight relic stupas
built over the corporeal remains of Buddha.

Patna Monument

Raja Vishal ka Garh

Raja Vishal ka Garh, Vaishali. There is a tremendous hill,
toward the north of Vaishali. It is 6ft x 10 ft high.

Tomb of

Sher Shah Suri

This incredible monument was listed in 1998 in UNESCO’s
tentative list of World Heritage Monuments

Antichak, Madhorampur,Oriup

Vikramshila Monastery

The remains of the ancient university have been partially
excavated at village Antichak in the Bhagalpur district, Bihar state,

Archaeological Survey of India was established in 1861 with General Alexander Cunningham as the first head of the Institution.

About Us

Welcome to Archaeological Survey of India Patna Circle

Archaeological Survey of India was established in 1861 with General Alexander Cunningham as the first head of the Institution. It is the apex organization of the country engaged in exploration, excavation, archaeological research & publication and preservation of cultural heritage of India.

Patna Circle is one of the oldest circles of ASI which was earlier known as Mid Eastern Circle and still earlier as the Buddhist Circle ostensibly because of the important Buddhist monuments lying in its area.

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OUR MONUMENTS

This is a list of Monuments of National Importance (ASI) as officially recognized by and available
through the website of the Archaeological Survey of India in the Indian state Bihar.