The site of Mauryan Palace contains the ruins of the old city of Pataliputra. It was unearthed during the excavation conducted by the Archaeological Survey with the aid of Ratan Tata. The ancient town of Pataliputra was built along the bank of the Ganges protected by huge Palisades. Pataliputra remained the capital of many dynasties such as Saisunaga, Sunga, Nanda, Maurya and Gupta. It also served as a centre of commerce, education, religion and art. Learn about the glory and cultural significance of the Mauryan dynasty when you visit this ancient site.