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Prayagraj ( ISO: Prayāgarāja; / ˈpreɪəˌɡrɑːdʒ, ˈpraɪə -/ ), formerly known as Allahabad or Ilahabad, is a metropolis in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. [8] [9] It is the administrative headquarters of the Prayagraj district, the most populous district in the state and 13th most populous district in India and the Prayagraj division.
Nov 7, 2018 · The ancient city of Allahabad is the birthplace of some of India's most famous writers, politicians and scientists.
This famous temple of Lord Hanuman, one of the most worshipped god of India is a must visit place in Allahabad or...
- Prayag Kumbh Mela. 4.3 /5. 2 km. from city center 1 out of 23. Places To Visit in Allahabad. The Kumbh Mela, widely regarded as the largest gathering of pilgrims in the world, is a very important event for Hinduism.
- Triveni Sangam. Must Visit 4.2 /5. 4 km. from city center 2 out of 23. Places To Visit in Allahabad. The Triveni Sangam is the junction point of three rivers - Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati (which is a mythical river, supposed to have dried up milleniums ago) Both Ganga and Yamuna are extremely revered rivers in Indian mythology, and hence the confluence point of these rivers has attained extremely high religious importance.
- Khusro Bagh. Must Visit 3.5 /5. 3 km. from city center 3 out of 23. Places To Visit in Allahabad. One of the most popular tourist destinations in Allahabad, Khusro Bagh was built by King Jahangir for his son Khusro.
- Anand Bhawan. Must Visit 4.2 /5. 3 km. from city center 4 out of 23. Places To Visit in Allahabad. Anand Bhawan is the former residence of Nehru family which has now been transformed into a museum showcasing various artefacts and articles of the era of Independence movement in India.
Prayagraj, formerly Allahabad, is a city situated at the confluence of the Ganges (Ganga) and Yamuna (Jumna) rivers. It stands on the site of the ancient holy city of Prayag. The present city was founded by the Mughal emperor Akbar in the late 16th century and became the provincial capital of the Mughal Empire.
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Prayagraj, formerly known as Allahabad, is a city of spiritual and historical significance in Uttar Pradesh. Learn about its attractions, best time to visit, nearby places, and how to reach this city of offerings.
Prayagraj, also known as Ilahabad or Allahabad in an anglicized version in Roman script, and anciently Prayag, is a city situated on an inland peninsula, surrounded by the rivers Ganges and Yamuna on three sides, with only one side connected to the mainland Doab region, of which it is a part.
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