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Prayagraj (/ ˈ p r eɪ ə ˌ ɡ r ɑː dʒ, ˈ p r aɪ ə-/; ISO: Prayāgarāja), formerly Allahabad, 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.
Prayagraj Clock Tower: 1913: Prayagraj Clock Tower is an architectural clock tower located in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India also known as Chowk Ghantaghar. It was constructed in 1913. It is a landmark of Old Prayagraj and reminds us one of finest structures in India. It is located in centre of the Chowk, Prayagraj: Mansion: Swaraj Bhavan ...
A procession of Akharas march over the Ganges River during the Kumbh Mela at Prayagraj in 2001.. Prayagraj, [1] also known as Ilahabad or Allahabad in an anglicized version in Roman script, [2] 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.
Islam is second most popular religion in district of Prayagraj with approximately 13.38% following it. Around 0.93% stated 'Other Religion', approximately 0.51% stated 'No Particular Religion'. Small numbers of Christians live in the district. [9] The Prayag Kumbh Mela is a major Hindu event. Prayagraj has a Triveni Sangam.
Prayagraj: Near Sangam Prayagraj Allahabad Fort: Ashoka Pillar (Inscribed stone pillar) N-UP-L1-b Allahabad Fort: Zanana Palace (Rani Mahal) Prayagraj: Prayagraj Upload Photo: N-UP-L2 Cemeteries in Kydganj Prayagraj: Prayagraj Cemeteries in Kydganj: N-UP-L3 Khusru Bagh: Prayagraj: Lukerganj Prayagraj Khusru Bagh More images: N-UP-L3-a
Pages in category "Tourist attractions in Prayagraj" The following 18 pages are in this category, out of 18 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
The Allahabad Fort was constructed by the Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1583. Abu'l-Fazl, in his Akbarnama writes: [2]. For a long time [Akbar's] desire was to found a great city in the town of Piyag [Prayag], where the rivers Ganges and Jamna join, and which is regarded by the people of India with much reverence, and which is a place of pilgrimage for the ascetics of that country, and to build a ...
Prayagraj city from Civil Lines. Formerly known as Cannington [3] and Canning Town, [2] it is the central business district of Prayagraj and is famous for its urban setting, gridiron plan [4] roads and high rise buildings.