Map of India. Position of Allahabad highlighted.
Surroundings of Allahabad, India. Allāhābād is Persian for "the town of Allah", and can mean:- Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ...
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Persia or Persian most often refer to: Persia The Persians, an ethnic group, also called Tajiks Persian language Persian (Pokémon) See also Iranian, Iranian peoples, Iranian languages and Aryan. ...
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Allahabad (Hindi: इलाहाबाद, Urdu اله اباد ilāhābād) is a city in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh Yazd or Yezd (In Persian: یزد), is one of the most ancient and historical cities of Iran. ...
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Uttar Pradesh (Hindi: उत्तर प्रदेश, Urdu: اتر پردیش) is the fifth largest and the most populous state in India. ...
The name, meaning "city of God", was given to the city by the Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1583. In Indian alphabets it is spelt "Ilāhābād": "ilāh" is Arabic for "a god". The Mughal Empire (alternative spelling Mogul, which is the origin of the word Mogul) of India was founded by Babur in 1526, when he defeated Ibrahim Lodi, the last of the Delhi Sultans at the First Battle of Panipat. ...
Jalauddin Akbar Jalaluddin Muhammad Akbár, (alternative spellings include Jellaladin) also known as Akbar the Great (Akbar-e-Azam) (October 15, 1542 – 1605) was the ruler of the Mughal Empire from the time of his accession in 1556 until 1605. ...
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The modern city is on the site of the ancient holy city of Prayāga (which is a Sanskrit name for "confluence of rivers"), and is one of four sites of the Kumbha Mela, the others being Hardwar, Ujjain and Nasik. It has a position of importance in the Hindu religion and mythology as the confluence point of the rivers Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati. The Sanskrit language ( संस्कृता वाक्) is one of the earliest attested members of the Indo-European language family and is not only a classical language, but also an official language of India. ...
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The River Ganges (Ganga in Indian languages) is a major river in northern India. ...
The river Yamuna is a major river of northern India, with a total length of around 1370 km. ...
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Because solar events in Allahabad occur exactly 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Greenwich, the city is the reference point for Indian Standard Time, maintained by the city's observatory. Indian Standard Time (IST) is the time zone for India. ...
History
In the times that the Ramayana refers to, the site of Allahabad was a few rishis' huts at a river-meeting in the middle of a huge forest called Dandaka that covered much of eastern Uttar Pradesh. Lord Ram, Laxman, Sita and Hanuman(crouching) The Ramayana (Sanskrit: vehicle of Rama) is part of the Hindu smriti, written by Valmiki (c. ...
In Hinduism, the Rishis are sages and/or seers who heard the hymns of the Devas; and then wrote them down as Vedic scriptures. ...
Uttar Pradesh (Hindi: उत्तर प्रदेश, Urdu: اتر پردیش) is the fifth largest and the most populous state in India. ...
Akbar realized the strategic importance of Allahabad and built a magnificent fort on the banks of the holy Sangam.
Under British rule, Allahabad was the capital of the United Provinces till the 1920s. It was well-known as an educational centre, and in the first few decades of the 20th century, the Allahabad University had earned for itself the epithet of 'Oxford of the East'. It was also a major literary centre for Hindi, and numerous literateurs were connected to it in some way or the other. Allahabad University Logo Allahabad University is an institution of higher learning located in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. ...
Allahabad was the birthplace of Jawaharlal Nehru, and the Nehru family estate, called the Anand Bhavan, is now a museum. Jawaharlal Nehru (जवाहरलाल नेहरू, Javāharlāl Nehrū) (November 14, 1889 – May 27, 1964), also called Pandit (Teacher) Nehru, was the leader of the socialist wing of the Indian National Congress during and after Indias struggle for independence from the British Empire. ...
During India's struggle for independence, Allahabad was at the forefront of all political activities. Alfred Park in Allahabad was the site where, in 1931, noted revolutionary Chandrashekhar Azad killed himself when surrounded by the British police. After independence this park has been renamed as Chandra Shekhar Azad Park. Chandrasekhar Azad Chandrasekhar Azad was one of four most famous revolutionaries that fought for Indias freedom from the British. ...
The first seeds of Pakistan was also sown in Allahabad. In 1930, Allama Muhammad Iqbal (1877-1938) in his presidential address to the All-India Muslim League proposed a separate Muslim state in the Muslim majority regions of India. 1930 is a common year starting on Wednesday. ...
Allama Dr. Sir Muhammad Iqbal Allama Dr. Sir Muhammad Iqbal (November 9, 1877-April 21, 1938) was an important Indian Muslim poet from the colonial era, a philosopher and thinker of Kashmiri origin. ...
Muhammed Ali Jinnah, the Great Leader of the Muslim League The All India Muslim League was a political party in British India and was the driving force behind the creation of Pakistan as a Muslim state on the Indian subcontinent. ...
Allahabad has produced more prime ministers than any other city in India. The Prime Minister of India is, in practice, the most powerful person in the government of India. ...
Geography It is located in the southern part of the state, at 25.26 N. lat. and 81.50' E, and stands at the confluence of the Ganga (Ganges) and Yamuna rivers. The River Ganges (Ganga in Indian languages) is a major river in northern India. ...
The Ganges River is a very important river. ...
The river Yamuna is a major river of northern India, with a total length of around 1370 km. ...
Demography Allahabad has a population of 1,050,000 as per the 2001 census with about 580,000 males and 470,000 females. It lists as the 32nd most populous city in India. Allahabad has an area of about 65 km² and is 98 m above sea level. Languages spoken in and around Allahabad include Hindi, English, Urdu and some Bengali and Punjabi. All major religions are practiced in Allahabad. Hindi (हिन्दी) is a language spoken in most states in northern and central India. ...
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Urdu(اردو) is an Indo-European language which originated in India, most likely in the vicinity of Delhi, from whence it spread to the rest of the subcontinent. ...
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Punjabi (sometimes spelled Panjabi) is the language of the Punjab regions of India and Pakistan. ...
Climate Allahabad experiences all the four seasons. The summer season is from April to June with temperatures of 40 to 42 degrees C. Monsoon begins in early July and lasts till September. The winter season falls in the months of December, January and February. Temperatures in the cold weather could drop to freezing with maximum at almost 12 to 14 degrees C. Allahabad also witnesses severe fog in January resulting in massive traffic and travel delays. It does not snow in Allahabad. Monsoon in Vindhya in centre India A monsoon is a periodic wind, especially in the Indian Ocean and southern Asia. ...
Kumbha and Magh Mela
A view of the Magh Mela that takes place at Allahabad every year The word 'Mela' is fair in Hindi. Except the years of the Kumbha Mela and the Ardha Kumbha Mela (Ardha is half in Hindi, hence the Ardha Kumbha Mela is held every 6th year), the Magh Mela takes place every year in the month of Magh (Jan - Feb) of the Hindu calendar. The Kumbha Mela takes place every 12 years and has more significance than the Magh Mela. These fairs take place on the banks of the holy river Ganga. It is widely believed that in the Kumbha Mela of 2001, almost 75 million people visited the banks of the rivers to take part in the festivals. During the Melas, entire townships are built with functioning hospitals, fire stations, police stations, restaurants and other facilities. Download high resolution version (1008x604, 230 KB)A view of the Magh Mela that takes place at Allahabad every year. ...
Download high resolution version (1008x604, 230 KB)A view of the Magh Mela that takes place at Allahabad every year. ...
Hindi (हिन्दी) is a language spoken in most states in northern and central India. ...
Hindi (हिन्दी) is a language spoken in most states in northern and central India. ...
The Hindu calendar used in Vedic times has undergone many changes in the process of regionalization, and today there are several regional Indian calendars. ...
The River Ganges (Ganga in Indian languages) is a major river in northern India. ...
Places of interest - Allahabad Fort
- Ananda Bhavan
- Planetarium
- Allahabad Museum
- Yamuna Bank Road
- Sangam
- Allahabad University
- Patthar Girja (Church)
- Company Garden
Allahabad University Logo Allahabad University is an institution of higher learning located in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. ...
Colleges and Universities Allahabad University Logo Allahabad University is an institution of higher learning located in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. ...
The Indian Institute of Information Technology Allahabad (IIIT-A) was established in 1999, as a center of excellence in Information Technology and allied areas. ...
Hospitals - Heartline Cardiac Care
- Kamla Nehru Hospital
- Motilal Nehru Medical College
- Nazreth Hospital
- Northern Railway Hospita
- Swaroop Rani Nehru Hospital
Sports and Recreation Allahabad is well known for its sporting activities in the field of Cricket, Badminton, Tennis and Gymnastics. There are several sports complexes that can be used by both amateurs and professionals. These include the Madan Mohan Malaviya Cricket stadium, Mayo Hall Sports Complex and the Boys High School Gymnasium. There are several swimming facilities throughout the city as well. For more coverage of cricket, go to the Cricket Portal. ...
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Tennis is a racquet sport played between either two players (singles) or two teams of two players (doubles). Player(s) use a stringed racquet to strike a hollow rubber ball over a net into the opponents court. ...
Gymnastics is a sport involving the performance of sequences of movements requiring physical strength, flexibility, and kinaesthetic awareness, such as handsprings and handstands. ...
Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya was a national leader and a freedom fighter of India. ...
County Mayo is a county in Ireland. ...
Passenger transportation Air: Allahabad is served by the Bamrauli airport (airport code IXD) and is linked to Delhi and Kolkata by Air Sahara. Other airports in the vicinity are Varanasi (147 km)and Lucknow (210 km). Delhi (दिल्ली or Dillī in Hindi and Bengali and دیلی in Urdu) is a term that refers to either the State of Delhi or the National Capital Territory (NCT) of the Republic of India. ...
Kolkata (Bengali: কলকাতা), formerly known as Calcutta, is the capital of the Indian state of West Bengal, and once the most-populated city in India, although now overtaken by Mumbai (Bombay). ...
Air Sahara is an airline in India, formerly known as Sahara Airlines. ...
Benares (also known as Banaras, Kashi, Kasi and Varanasi (वाराणसी)) is a Hindu holy city on the banks of the river Ganga or Ganges in the modern north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. ...
Lucknow is the capital city of the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. ...
Road: National Highway 2 runs through the center of the city. Allahabad is located in between Delhi and Kolkata on this highway. Another highway that links Allahabad is National Highway 27 that is 93 km long and starts at Allahabad and ends at Mangawan in Madhya Pradesh. There are other highways that link Allahabad to all parts of the country. Allahabad also has three bus stands catering to different routes. Tourist Taxis, Auto-Rickshaws and tempos are available for local transport. There is also a local bus service that connects various parts of the city. Madhya Pradesh (मध्य प्रदेश) is a state in central India. ...
Train: Allahabad is the headquarters of the North Central Railways and is well connected by trains with all major cities, namely, Kolkata, Delhi, Jaipur, Lucknow and Mumbai. Allahabad has four railway stations - Prayag Station, City Station, Daraganj Station and Allahabad Junction. Kolkata (Bengali: কলকাতা), formerly known as Calcutta, is the capital of the Indian state of West Bengal, and once the most-populated city in India, although now overtaken by Mumbai (Bombay). ...
Delhi (दिल्ली or Dillī in Hindi and Bengali and دیلی in Urdu) is a term that refers to either the State of Delhi or the National Capital Territory (NCT) of the Republic of India. ...
Old city of Jaipur, India Jaipur (जयपुर) , also popularly known as the Pink City, historically sometimes rendered as Jeypore, is the capital of Rajasthan state, India. ...
Lucknow is the capital city of the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. ...
Mumbai, formerly known as Bombay, is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra and the most populous Indian city. ...
Famous Personalities Jawaharlal Nehru (जवाहरलाल नेहरू) (November 14, 1889 - May 27, 1964), also called Pandit (Teacher) Nehru, was the leader of the (moderately) socialist wing of the Indian National Congress during and after Indias struggle for independence from the British Empire. ...
Indira Priyadarshini Gandhi (इन्दिरा प्रियदर्शिनी गान्धी) (November 19, 1917 – October 31, 1984) was Prime Minister of India from January 19, 1966 to March 24, 1977, and from January 14, 1980 until her assassination in 1984. ...
Rajiv Gandhi (राजीव गान्धी) (August 20, 1944 - May 21, 1991), first son of Indira and Feroze Gandhi, attended The Doon School and Cambridge University, and was Prime Minister of India from his mothers death on October 31, 1984 until his resignation on December 2, 1989 following general election defeat. ...
Lal Bahadur Shastri (लालबहादुर शास्त्री) (October 2, 1904 - January 11, 1966) was the second Prime Minister of independent India and a significant figure in the struggle for independence. ...
Vishwanath Pratap Singh (born 25 June 1931) was the seventh Prime Minister of the Republic of India. ...
Harivanshrai Srivastav Bachchan ( November 27, 1907 - January 18, 2003) was a Hindi poet. ...
Amitabh Bachchan (born October 11, 1942, Allahabad, India) also known as Big B, is an Indian actor. ...
Mahadevi Varma (1907 - 1987) was one of the most famous modern Hindi poets. ...
Munshi Premchand (July 31, 1880-October 8, 1936) (Premchand) was one of the greatest literary figures of modern Hindi literature. ...
Suryakant Tripathi Nirala (1896-October 15, 1961) was one of the most famous figures of the modern Hindi literature. ...
Meghnad Saha (मेघनाथ साहा) (October 6, 1893 – February 16, 1956) was an Indian astrophysicist. ...
See Harishchandra for the character in Hindu mythology Harish-Chandra (11 October 1923-16 October 1983) was an Indian mathematician, who did fundamental work in representation theory. ...
Hariprasad Chaurasia (born 1 July 1938) is a famous Bansuri flute artist. ...
See also The River Ganges (Ganga in Indian languages) is a major river in northern India. ...
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External links - Allahabad University (http://www.allduniv.edu/)
- Indian Institute of Information Technology Allahabad (http://www.iiita.ac.in/)
- Allahabad High Court (http://allahabadhighcourt.nic.in/)
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