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{{Use Indian English|date=May 2018}}
{{Infobox building
| name = Sabhyata Dwar
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| alternate_names = Civilization Gate
| image = Sabhyatadwarpatna.png
| caption = Sabhyata Dwar
| pushpin_map = India Patna#India Bihar#India
| altitude = {{convert|10|m|ft|abbr=on|0}}
| building_type = [[Triumphal arch]]
| architectural_style = [[Indo-Saracenic]]
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| cost = {{INR}} 5 [[crore]] (50 million) (2018)
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| location = [[Patna]], [[Bihar]]
| address = [[Samrat Ashok International Convention Centre]], [[Gandhi Maidan Marg|Gandhi Maidan]]
| owner = [[Government of Bihar]]
| coordinates = {{coord|25.621935|N|85.143886|E|type:landmark_region:IN-BR|display=it}}
| construction_start_date = 20 May 2016
| completion_date = May 2018
| inauguration_date = 21 May 2018
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The ''' Sabhyata Dwar''' or '''Civilization Gate''' is a [[sandstone]] [[arch]] [[monument]] located on the banks on [[River Ganga]] in the city of [[Patna]] in the [[States of India|Indian state]] of [[Bihar]]. The Sabhyata Dwar is built with a [[Mauryan art#Architecture|Mauryan-style architecture]] with a purpose to show the [[History of Patna|ancient glory]] of [[Pataliputra]] and traditions and culture of the state of Bihar. The monument was first envisioned by the former [[Lieutenant general|Lieutenant General]] [[Srinivas Kumar Sinha]]. The {{convert|32|m|ft}} high structure is taller than [[Gateway of India]] by {{convert|6|m|ft}} and was built at a cost of ₹ 5 [[crore]] (50 million). The monument is spread over an area of one acre within the campus of [[Samrat Ashok International Convention Centre]]. The arches of the Dwar contain inscriptions attributed to [[Megasthenes]], [[Ashoka]], [[Buddha]] and [[Mahavira]]. [[List of Chief Ministers of Bihar|Bihar Chief Minister]] [[Nitish Kumar]] inaugurated the monument on 21 May 2018.

==History==
The idea for constructing a Gateway of India like structure was pitched by the former Jammu and Kashmir Governor Retired Lieutenant General Srinivas Kumar Sinha (SK Sinha) in 2010. SK Sinha suggested the idea to build a Sabhyata Dwar (Civilisation Gate) near the residence of City [[Superintendent of Police (India)|Superintendent of Police]] on the banks of River Ganga to show how the river port of Pataliputra attracted people from across the world.<ref>{{cite news|title=Gen SK Sinha revives 'Pataliputra' call |url=https://m.hindustantimes.com/patna/gen-sk-sinha-revives-pataliputra-call/story-MHGuUXl4zbVHNakyD7fMjP.html# |author=Rai Atul Krishna |newspaper=[[Hindustan Times]] |date=13 January 2010 |access-date=26 May 2018}}</ref>

==Construction==
On 8 February 2014, foundation stone of Samrat Ashok International Convention Centre was laid by the then Chief Minister of Bihar Nitish Kumar of which the Sabhyata Dwar was a part of.<ref>{{cite news |title=Riverfront dream sets sail |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/1140718/jsp/bihar/story_18626221.jsp |author=PIYUSH KUMAR TRIPATHI |newspaper=[[The Telegraph (Calcutta)|The Telegraph]]|location = Kolkata |date=18 July 2014 |access-date=26 May 2018 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180527192226/https://www.telegraphindia.com/1140718/jsp/bihar/story_18626221.jsp |archive-date=27 May 2018 }}</ref> The plan of the building was drawn by a [[Delhi]] based firm. Construction of the monument was done by the building and construction department of the [[Government of Bihar|Bihar government]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Gateway cheer |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/states/bihar/gateway-cheer-221937 |publisher=[[Press Trust of India]] |newspaper=[[The Telegraph (Calcutta)|The Telegraph]]| location= Kolkata |date=9 April 2018 |access-date=27 May 2018 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180527192226/https://www.telegraphindia.com/states/bihar/gateway-cheer-221937 |archive-date=27 May 2018 }}</ref> On 21 May 2018, Sabhyata Dwar was inaugurated by the Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/nitish-opens-sabhyata-dwar/articleshow/64262533.cms|title=Nitish Kumar opens 'Sabhyata Dwar'|author=Ayesha Hassan |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |location=[[Patna]] |date=22 May 2018 |access-date=27 May 2018 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180526145554/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/nitish-opens-sabhyata-dwar/articleshow/64262533.cms |archive-date=26 May 2018 }}</ref> The cost of construction of the project is {{INR}} 5 crore (50 million).<ref name=nie>{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2018/may/21/patna-gets-a-civilisation-gate-evoking-the-glory-of-the-ancient-capital-of-pataliputra-1817682.html |title=Patna gets a 'Civilisation Gate' evoking the glory of the ancient capital of Pataliputra |author=Anand ST Das |newspaper=[[The New Indian Express]] |location=[[Patna]] |date=21 May 2018 |access-date=28 May 2018 | url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180523011554/http://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2018/may/21/patna-gets-a-civilisation-gate-evoking-the-glory-of-the-ancient-capital-of-pataliputra-1817682.html|archive-date=23 May 2018 }}</ref>

==Structure and appearance==
The Sabhyata Dwar is built on an area of one acre within the campus of Samrat Ashok International Convention Centre, north of [[Gandhi Maidan]].<ref name=nie/> At {{convert|32|m|ft}} high the structure is taller than Gateway of India ({{convert|26|m|ft}}) and [[Golghar]] ({{convert|29|m|ft}}). The Dwar faces Ganga on its northern side. It consists of two arches built with Mauryan architecture with a smaller arch on either side. The structure is constructed from red and white sandstones. Atop the arch monument is a small [[stupa]] upon which rests Ashoka's four-sided [[Lion capital of Ashoka|lion capital]] made from alloyed metal. The northern and southern faces of the arches contain inscriptions attributed to Megasthenes, Ashoka, Buddha and Mahavira.<ref>{{cite news|title=Pataliputra redux: Patna's 'Sabhyata Dwar' ready, to be inaugurated soon |url=http://wap.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/pataliputra-redux-patna-s-sabhyata-dwar-ready-to-be-inaugurated-soon-118040800209_1.html |work=[[Press Trust of India]] |publisher=[[Business Standard]] |location=[[Patna]] |date=8 April 2018 |access-date=27 May 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |script-title=hi:गेटवे ऑफ इंडिया से 6 मीटर ऊंचा है पटना का सभ्यता द्वार |url=https://m.livehindustan.com/bihar/patna/story-sabhyata-dwar-of-patna-is-higher-than-gateway-of-india-1969502.html |newspaper=[[Hindustan (newspaper)|Hindustan]] |location=[[Patna]] |language=hi |date=21 May 2018 |access-date=27 May 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |script-title=hi:CM नीतीश ने किया सभ्‍यता द्वार का लोकार्पण, कहा- हमारी सबसे बड़ी पूंजी इतिहास |url=https://www.jagran.com/bihar/patna-city-cm-nitish-inaugurates-sabhyata-dwar-in-patna-says-history-is-our-biggest-asset-17982403.html |newspaper=[[Dainik Jagran]] |location=[[Patna]] |language=hi |date=21 May 2018 |access-date=27 May 2018 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180527192226/https://m.jagran.com/bihar/patna-city-cm-nitish-inaugurates-sabhyata-dwar-in-patna-says-history-is-our-biggest-asset-17982403.html |archive-date=27 May 2018 }}</ref>

==See also==
{{Portal|India|Architecture}}
* [[Bihar Museum]]
* [[Kargil Chowk]]
* [[Shaheed Smarak Patna]]
* [[Buddha Smriti Park]]
* [[India Gate]]

==References==
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{{Patna}}

[[Category:Monuments and memorials in Bihar]]
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Patna]]
[[Category:Buildings and structures in Patna]]
[[Category:Triumphal arches]]
[[Category:Memorials to Ashoka]]
[[Category:2018 establishments in Bihar]]

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