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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.

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3. www.tripadvisor.in › Attractions-g1162488THE 30 BEST Places to Visit in Allahabad (UPDATED 2024)

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   Top Things to Do in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh. Places to Visit in Allahabad. Explore popular experiences. See what other travellers like to do, based on ratings and number of bookings. See All. Private Sightseeing Tours (17) Cultural Tours (12) Sacred & Religious Sites (18) Private and Luxury (4) Bus Tours (15) Points of Interest & Landmarks (4)

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4. www.britannica.com › place › PrayagrajPrayagraj | City, Fort, History, & Facts | Britannica

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   Apr 25, 2024 · Prayag. Formerly: Allahabad or Ilāhābād. Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India. Map showing Prayagraj (formerly Allahabad), Uttar Pradesh, India. Prayagraj, city, southern Uttar Pradesh state, northern India. It is situated at the confluence of the Ganges (Ganga) and Yamuna (Jumna) rivers, about 65 miles (100 km) west-northwest of Varanasi (Benares).

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   Hon' High Court of Allahabad. 3178 Villages 8 ... or ‘Teertharaj’ and is considered the holiest of pilgrimage centres of India. ... Uttar Pradesh , ...

6. www.britannica.com › summary › PrayagrajAllahabad and its importance in India’s freedom movement

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   Allahabad, ancient Prayag , City (pop., 2001: metro. area, 1,042,229), south-central Uttar Pradesh state, northern India, on the Ganges (Ganga) and Yamuna rivers. An ancient holy city sacred to Hindu pilgrims, it is the site of the Pillar of Ashoka (erected c. 240 bc ).

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   Allahabad Fort was built by the Mughal emperor Akbar at Prayagraj in 1583. The fort stands on the banks of the Yamuna , near its confluence with the Ganges . It is classified by the Archaeological Survey of India as a monument of national importance.

8. uptourism.gov.in › en › pageExperience | Heritage Walks | Prayagraj - Uttar Pradesh Tourism

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   Dec 11, 2018 · This is the official website of Department of Tourism, Uttar Pradesh, India. Content on this website is published and managed by Department of Tourism, Uttar Pradesh, India. For any query regarding this website, please contact the "Web Information Manager". Last Updated On : 09 March 2022 | 03:54 PM

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   Which district is the administrative headquarters of Uttar Pradesh?

   • 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. The city is the judicial capital of Uttar Pradesh with the Allahabad High Court being the highest judicial body in the state.

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   Why is Allahabad renamed Prayagraj?

   • Recently, Allahabad has been officially renamed as Prayagraj. It became the capital of the North-Western Provinces in 1858 and was the capital of India for a day. It is during the Kumbh/Ardh Kumbh that the Sangam truly comes alive, attracting the devout from all across the country. The city played an important role in the Revolt of 1857.

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   What is the judicial capital of Uttar Pradesh?

   • The city is the judicial capital of Uttar Pradesh with the Allahabad High Court being the highest judicial body in the state. As of 2011, Prayagraj is the seventh most populous city in the state, thirteenth in Northern India and thirty-sixth in India, with an estimated population of 1.53 million in the city.

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   Where is Uttar Pradesh located?

   • It lies in the north-central part of the country. Uttar Pradesh is bordered by the state of Uttarakhand and the country of Nepal to the north, the state of Bihar to the east, the states of Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh to the India, country that occupies the greater part of South Asia.

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