Agam Kuan, Patna Overview

Agam Kuan is an archaeological site related to numerous myths and legends over the years. The most popular association is with Mauryan king Ashoka. The well is mentioned as the ¥hell on earth' in many accounts, which was probably once a part of Ashoka's infamous Hell chambers used for torture before embracing Buddhism. People now treat the well with veneration and throw in flowers and coins to get their prayers and wishes heard.

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Himen Sharma

on Agam Kuan 2 years ago
As a Master on History,me very much anexious to visit the site of Present day Patna n ancient name Pataliputra. Stupas,Mauryan architecture,and to see the ancient manuscripts my mind is very much ega (Read More)r to eyewitness it. The Jaina n Bhuddisim which flourish in this place n the river Ganges which flows on it,hope fullfil my wishes of mind.

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