Bankipur (Bihar)

Bankipur (Bihar)

Bankipur is a residential area in Patna in the Indian state of Bihar. It is located on the bank of the river Ganges. The prime attraction is Golghar that was built by Captain John Garstir in 1786. Patna Dental College and Hospital is also located here. It is believed that E. M. Forster based the city of Chandrapore in his novel "A Passage to India" on this town.The name of this place goes to Islamic invader Mir Banki who attacked bengal in fifteenth century and came to patna in his campaign.


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