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Govardhan Rai Sharma (1919–1986) [1] was a Historian from Allahabad University who led the Kausambi excavations which added to original historical research in the country. The ruins of this ancient city were found on the left bank of the river Yamuna, 70 km south-west from Allahabad. [2]
He obtained his master's degree in 1941 at the University of Allahabad. In 1945 he obtained his D.Phil. with a dissertation on the history of the Khaljis. This dissertation formed the basis for his book History of the Khaljis. He started his career as a Lecturer of History in the Allahabad University, though he served in this position only for ...
The University of Allahabad is a Central University located in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. It was established on 23 September 1887 by an act of Parliament and is recognised as an Institute of National Importance (INI). It is the 4th oldest modern University in India. [4]
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.
Muir Central College, c. 1877 Muir Central College in Prayagraj (formerly Allahabad) in northern India was a college of higher education founded by William Muir in 1872. It had a separate existence to 1921, when as a result of the Allahabad University Act it was merged into University of Allahabad.
Sudhir Mukerjee (16 November 1913 – 10 September 1997), better known as Dada Mukerjee, [a] was an Indian writer who was professor of Economics at Allahabad University, Uttar Pradesh, India. He is best known as a close devotee of Neem Karoli Baba (known to his devotees as Maharajji).
Allahabad High Court: 1869: A fine example of Georgian architecture, it was one of the first high courts to be established in India. Museum: Allahabad Museum: 1931: Established in 1931, [6] it is known for its rich collection and unique objects of art, and is funded by Ministry of Culture. University: Allahabad University: 1887
It was discovered by an Indian research student of Allahabad University named D.P. Sharma who was visiting Reh, Fatehpur district, Uttar Pradesh, in the Ganges valley. The site is about 96 kilometres (60 mi) west of Kausambi and 350 kilometres (220 mi) south-east of Mathura , on the left bank of the Yamuna river .