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	Golghar Monument Bihar,ancient Monuments in Golghar,Bihar Ancient Golghar Monument
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		Golghar or the round house, the huge granary was built in 1786 by Captain John Garstin, at the behest of the then administrator, Warren Hastings.
		The spiral staircase was so designed, in order to facilitate the passage of the coolies, who had to carry grain-bags up one flight, deliver their load through a hole at the top, and descend the other stairs.
	www.indiantravelportal.com /bihar/monuments/golghar.html (285 words)

	Golghar - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Golghar, is located to the west of the Gandhi Maidan in Patna, capital of Bihar state, India.
		Disturbed by the devastating famine of 1770, Captain John Garstin got this Silo or beehive shaped structure built for the purpose of storing grains for the British army.
		The top of the Golghar presents a wonderful panoramic view of the city and the Ganga flowing nearby.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Golghar (170 words)

	GardeningDaily - Golghar
		Golghar is located in Patna, capital city of Bihar, India.
		It was constructed by Captain John Garstin in the year 1770 and served as a large granary for for the British army in 1786.
		Golghar is a massive structure rising to a height of 29 meters and the walls are 3.6 m wide at the base.
	www.gardeningdaily.com /flowers-and-plants/Golghar (107 words)

	Patna landmark is pedlarsâ den-India-The Times of India (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		patna: the 215-year-old golghar, one of the landmarks of patna, has of late become a den of criminals, drug pedlars and eve-teasers.
		of late, children residing in nearby areas are using the golghar premises as a playground.
		the glory of golghar is fading fast due to apathetic attitude of the state government.
	www1.timesofindia.indiatimes.com /cms.dll/articleshow?art_id=1824650605 (498 words)

	Gorakhpur - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		GolGhar forms one of the major activity center in the city.
		As the name implies, it is almost in the geographical center of the city.
		Several major shops,hotels,banks,restaurents and ATMs can be found in golghar.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Gorakhpur (975 words)

	Patna (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Golghar Golghar is 1 km away from Patna city.
		Golghar : This domed structure was meant by the British to be Patna's granary.
		Unfortunately, the Golghar is in the middle of a park that doubles as a garbage dump.
	www.in.com /cityguide/patna.html (1729 words)

	The Hindu : Young World : City soaked in history
		Patna is richly endowed with architecture from the British period — the Museum, High Court, Rajbhavan and the Assembly are some of them.
		Golghar, is the most famous of the monuments.
		This is a large circular egg-like structure built in 1786.
	www.hindu.com /yw/2006/09/15/stories/2006091500010200.htm (503 words)

	AsianFanatics Forum > The new haven for criminals (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Few years back, ASI had made a proposal to make a theme park with the replicas of Ashokan pillars at Kolhua, Areraj, Lauriya, Rampurva and Sarnath and also replicas of sculptures housed in Patna museum.
		Similar is the condition of another landmark of the city - Golghar.
		Golghar enormous granary was built by Captain John Garstin after the terrible impact of the 1770 famine.
	mirror.asianfanatics.net /forum/lofiversion/index.php/t35326.html (435 words)

	Aforementioned Hindu temple \| Photo (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		I dedicated the morning to a sightseeing tour of Patna, which encompassed the Golghar (a large grain storehouse) and the Gandhi Maidan (a large field on which a gazillion games of cricket were underway).
		Unfortunately some sort of renovation work was taking place on the Golghar, as it was covered in scaffolding which blocked the stairs half way up.
		I had an English misunderstanding with a young child, who shouted what I thought was "Weight, weight!" as I was staring up the steps - there was a set of scales there with a sign announcing it was Rs 1 to have [View Full Entry]
	www.travelblog.org /Photos/194098.html (131 words)

	Bhopal founder’s tomb to be restored : HindustanTimes.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Among the monuments that were declared protected are the Shiva Temple at Chhoti Madagam in Lateri and Kalyan Rao Mandir at Kaladev in Vidisha district, Rani Roopmati Talab at Sarangpur in Rajgarh district and tombs of Dost Mohammad Khan and Fateh Bibi in GMC premises and Golghar at Shahjehanabad in Bhopal.
		As for Golghar, which was originally called Gulshan-e-Alam and was constructed by Shahjehan Begam for housing her office, would also go through phase of chemical treatment, though the main structure is in quite good shape, Rag said.
		It might be mentioned that the Heritage Walk, restarted by Department of Culture had commenced from the Tomb of Dost Mohammad Khan in the presence of Minister of Culture Laxmikant Sharma.
	www.hindustantimes.com /2005/Jun/29/5922_1415124,0015002100010001.htm (501 words)

	Patna tour,patna tourist attraction,patna travel,tourism in patna,tourist information,bihar,india,patna tour ...
		Patna Museum is noted for its collection of statues and the world’s oldest fossilized tree, 16 m high and 200 million years old.
		Close to the museum is Golghar, the 29-m-high beehive-shaped structure constructed in 1786 following a terrible famine.
		Patna Cemetery is a historically important European monument situated in what was once a haveli (now a hospital).
	www.tourmyindia.com /attraction/patnabihar.html (704 words)

	Country Inn Treetops Resort, Corbett
		GOLGHAR: Fuel yourself with exciting food options at this alfresco dining option.
		Golghar offers you panoramic views you tuck in fresh treats.
		Treetop resort at corbett has a conference hall which can accommodate 400 people in a theatre style seating and 100-125 people in a U-shape seating.
	www.corbett-national-park.com /country-inn-treetops-resort.html (209 words)

	Directorate of Archaeology - Page 1 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Padari Ki Haweli (Patna City), a Roman Catholic Church, built in the late 18th century, is the high watershed of the European architecture in Bihar.
		Golghar, constructed in about the same time, is interesting particularly because of the fact that it was an adaptation of the classical Indian stupa architecture by the British Engineer.
		Such has been the depth and variety of Bihar's archaeological remains that there still will remain several other outstanding monuments/ruins un-enumerated here, in want of space.
	gov.bih.nic.in /Depts/YouthArtCulture/Da-01.htm (1538 words)

	Tourist attractions in Patna, Places to see in Patna, Places to visit in Patna, Weekend trips from Patna Excursions, ...
		Golghar, built originally as a granary by the British, is now one of the most popular tourist spots in the city.
		The Jalan Museum has some very good collection of silver and jade filigree work of the Mughal period.
		Built for the purpose of storing grains to be used in the times of famines, this round building was completed in 1786 though never used.
	www.touristplacesinindia.com /patna/tourist-attractions.html (1153 words)

	Patliputra, Travel to Patliputra, Patliputra Hotel, Patliputra Tourism, Patliputra Travel Guide, Patliputra Travel ...
		A museum houses the collections relating to the period 600 B.C. to 1600 A.D. The museum is open from 9 hr to 17-30 hr on all days except on Mondays.
		Alarmed of the great famine of 1770, the British East India Company built a granary or silo shaped like a beehive and called Golghar in 1786.
		Architect John Darstin designed this Golghar, unparalled in architectural design.
	www.seemyindia.com /bihar/bihar-patna-pataliputra.htm (402 words)

	ABOUT PLACES IN INDIA
		This is particularly true of the Museum, Khuda Baksh Oriental Library and Golghar.
		Sightseeing of Patna includes visits to the old Patliputra excavations, Golghar, the museum and Kunda Baksh Khan Library.
		Once a famous Buddhist University, Nalanda came into prominence about the 5th century A.D. and was a great centre of learning for about 700 years.
	www.exploreculturetours.com /new/placesP.htm (422 words)

	Snow Leopard Adventure - Adventure Travel in India,Rafting in India,Trekking in India,Trekking in Himalayas,Ladakh ...
		Adventure Conferencing entails taking participants away from the city environment to the outdoors for a conference.
		The conferencing, instead of in a typical hotel classroom, is done under a thatched Golghar with all conference facilities.
		We can organise regular management games and/or use soft adventure activities such as trekking or rafting as team building exercises, which are sure to generate bonhomie among participants.
	www.snowleopardadventures.com /cp_aanc.asp (142 words)

	Country Inn Tree Tops - Corbett, Nainital, Uttaranchal
		An assortment of gourmet fare dished out by our expert chefs is sure to stimulate your taste buds.
		GOLGHAR: Fuel yourself with exciting food options at this alfresco dining option.
		Golghar offers you panoramic views you tuck in fresh treats.
	www.travelmasti.com /country-inn-corbett.htm (391 words)

	Patna
		His mosque in the Afghan style still rises on the city’s skyline, while at Kumrahar one can have a glimpse of the ruins of Pataliputra from 600 B.C. to 600 A. and even later.
		A 29 - meter high granary, the Golghar, in Patna, built in 1786 served British troops trying to make inroads into India.
		The Golghar, the mosque of Sher Shah, Har Mandir, Quila House—Sher Shah’s fort, Kumrahar, Sadaquat Ashram, the Patna City Museum, the Khuda Bux Library, Saif Khan’s mosque, Martyr’s memorial and the Zoo-cum-Botanical Garden, and the 18th century Church Padri Ki Haweli.
	www.theindiatravelguide.com /test/patna.htm (326 words)

	Bandhavgarh Jungle Camp (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		The resort is also well stocked with the basic medicines and bottled drinking water.
		A bonfire is organised every evening in the winters at the "Golghar" which is a covered circular sitting area among the trees.
		Another added advantage of staying at the Bandhavgarh Jangle Camp is that the guys looking after the place are themselves genuine wildlife enthusiasts and the camp has it's own nature experts.
	www.wildlywise.com /bnp_bjc.htm (314 words)

	Gorakhpur
		Here he was sentenced to rigorous imprisonment of 4 years.
		GolGhar forms one of the major activity center in the city.
		As the name implies, it is almost in the geographical center of the city.
	www.dejavu.org /cgi-bin/get.cgi?ver=93&url=http%3A%2F%2Farticles.gourt.com%2F%3Farticle%3DGorakhpur%26type%3Den (982 words)

	Tourism-capital of Bihar-patna
		They were shot dead when they attempted to hoist the national flag.
		It is about 8 kms east of the Golghar near Kumrahar.
		This is an old opium godown (warehouse) of former East India Company.
	www.webindia123.com /bihar/tourism/tourisma.htm (603 words)

	Gorakhpur Hotels
		A room with bath and TV is Rs 550/650 and Rs 750/850 with A/C. 24-hour checkout.
		Hotel Yark Inn (233-8233), MP Building, Golghar, is a well-managed place with rooms with bath for Rs 150/200 and with A/C for Rs 550/600.
		Hotel Marina (233-7630), in the center of town, is a good place with good-sized, clean rooms for Rs 350/400 and Rs 600 for a room with A/C and TV.
	www.chaurichaura.com /Hotels_gkp.htm (244 words)

	Patna Tours, Tour To Patna, Travel Agents, Tour Operator, India Tours, India Travels, Hotel Reservation, Holiday ...
		Patna became the capital of Bihar when India attained independence in 1947.
		Golghar: Overlooking the Maidan the huge beehive shaped Golghar was built in 1786 as a granary to store surpluses against possible famines.
		The walls of this 29m high structure are 3.6 m thick at the base; it was built in 1786 and was a granary for the British army.
	www.bookmytrip.in /cities/patna.htm (710 words)

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		As one moves along its labyrinth of streets and constricted Galis, the city unfolds its vast repertoire of artefacts comprising of exquisite silk sarees and brocades, ivory-ware, stoneware, enamelled silverware, carpets, rugs and musical instruments.
		Prominent areas for purchasing Benarasi sarees are Golghar, Chowk, Vishwanath Gali, Thatheri Bazaar, Madanpura and Dashashwamedh.
		The silver handicraft industries at Golghar are well known for this enamel work.
	www.indbazaar.com /travel/printhtm.asp?artid=331 (1203 words)

	Patna Golghar - Visitor Guide & Monuments Tours
		It is a typical tropical city in the northern Gangetic plains known for being the capital of mighty Magadh and Mauryan empires.
		Panic stricken by the devastating famine of 1770, the British ruler Captain John Garstin had built a SILO or Golghar for the storage of foodgrains for British army with the storing capacity of 140000 tons on 20th July 1786, at the east bank of the Ganga where today's Gandhi Maidan is located.
		First in Asia and largest in the world this SILO has unique qualities in architecture.
	www.kvcindia.com /clients/myincredibleindia/monuments/patna.html (356 words)

	Golghar Patna, Patna Attractions, India Attractions, Patna Travel Guide, Patna Tour Guide, Patna Tourism Guide, Patna ...
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	Patna Bihar,Patna Bihar India,Tourist Spots in Patna,NGO in Bihar,Tourist Places in Bihar,Patna Bihar India, Free Ads ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Located in Patna City, the older part the city, it also houses a museum on it's third floor.
		The Golghar is a single dome structure is unique and an architectural wonder.
		It was built to serve as a granary by the British to store grain to be used in times of famines.
	www.thisismyindia.com /bihar/patna.html (426 words)

	THE BHUDDIST CONNECTION
		On arrival at Patna, you would be met and transferred to your choosen hotel.
		Afternoon half day Sightseeing tour of Patna city visiting Golghar, Museum etc. Evening at leisure.
		Depart by surface for "Bodhgaya", where Lord Buddha gained enlightment, Enroute visit "Nalanda", which was the great center of Buddhist learning about 1000 years ago and "Rajgir" where the first Budhhist Council was held after Buddha attained Nirvana or enlightment.
	www.apollovoyages.com /apollo/budh.htm (269 words)

	::Welcome To ShivPati P.G. College, Shohratgarh ::Home Page
		The city has Shahid Bhdhai Smarak, which is one and alone in the city and is located in ward number 03.
		The city has a Golghar and as its name signifies it is in reality looks like Golghar.
		A College having the facilities of Post Graduate teaching in Hindi and Ancient History, and Successfully running B.Ed.
	www.sppgcollege.org /main.html (176 words)

	Shopping in Varanasi - Shopping Attractions of Varanasi - Varanasi Shopping
		Benarasi people can be seen chewing betel leaves as a part of their cultural upbringing and they even welcome their guests by offering them the famous betel leaves.
		The shopping hotspots in Varanasi are Chowk, Gyan Vapi, Vishwanath Gali, Thatheri Bazar, Lahurabir, Godoulia or Dashswamedh Gali and Golghar.
		Besides the illustrious and fine silks and brocaded fabrics, one can also buy shawls, carpets, wall hangings, Zari work; stone inlay work, glass beads and bangles, masks of Hindu and Buddhist deities and lampshades.
	www.varanasicity.com /shopping-varanasi.html (319 words)

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