Ghazipur's Patthar Ghat: A Unique Legacy Built with Chunar Stones on Ganga's Banks

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News18•10-02-2026, 13:15
Ghazipur's Patthar Ghat: A Unique Legacy Built with Chunar Stones on Ganga's Banks
- •Patthar Ghat in Ghazipur is a historical heritage site on the Ganga, witnessing British influence.
- •Constructed with special sandstone from Chunar, Mirzapur, transported via the Ganga River.
- •The ghat and Lord Cornwallis's tomb were built using these stones, giving the ghat its name.
- •Lord Cornwallis passed away in Ghazipur, and his grand tomb is a landmark in Gora Bazaar.
- •The transportation of stones by river highlights the engineering and transport system of that era.
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