Qila House (Jalan Museum)

Built in 1919 on the banks of the Ganges in old Patna, Qila House is a private heritage haveli housing one of India's most extraordinary private museums. The Jalan family collection spans over 10,000 artefacts including Napoleon's four-poster bed, Mughal silver filigree artwork, and rare Chinese jade. Visits are by prior appointment only, making this an exclusive and unforgettable window into centuries of art, history, and colonial heritage.