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  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › PrayagrajPrayagraj - Wikipedia

    Prayagraj (/ ˈpreɪəˌɡrɑːdʒ, ˈpraɪə -/; ISO: Prayāgarāja), also 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. The ...

  3. www.bbc.com › news › world-asia-india-46015589Allahabad: The name change that killed my city's soul - BBC

    Nov 7, 2018 · The Uttar Pradesh government recently changed the name of the iconic British-era train station Mughalsarai, naming it after a BJP ideologue, Deendayal Upadhyaya. Just this week, the state's chief...

  4. timesofindia.indiatimes.com › city › lucknowPrayagraj: Allahabad new name is Prayagraj | Lucknow News ...

    Oct 16, 2018 · The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet on Tuesday approved a proposal to rename Allahabad as Prayagraj. The government announced that 'Prayagraj' would be used to promote Indian culture on an international scale and also for promotion of Kumbh, scheduled to start in January 2019.

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  6. prayagsamagam.com › is-prayagraj-the-same-as-allahabadIs Prayagraj the Same as Allahabad? Understanding the Name ...

    Prayagraj is a city in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It used to be called Allahabad. The city is an important pilgrimage site and is known for its rich cultural heritage. However, many people are confused about the name change and are unsure if Prayagraj and Allahabad are the same.

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

    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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  8. www.indiatoday.in › education-today › featurephiliaAllahabad to be renamed as Prayagraj: A look at UP govt's ...

    Oct 16, 2018 · What is known as Allahabad may soon be called Prayagraj before the upcoming Kumbh Mela in 2019, as Uttar Pradesh Cabinet gives the name-change a go-ahead today. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath hinted at it when he said that if a broad consensus is achieved, "Allahabad will be renamed as Prayagraj".

  9. www.indiatoday.in › india › storyAllahabad to Prayagraj: UP cabinet okays name change

    Oct 16, 2018 · That's a sign you may soon see in one of India's best-known cities, Allahabad, after the Uttar Pradesh Cabinet gave the name change a go-ahead Tuesday. This comes a few weeks after an iconic UP railway station, the Mughalsarai Junction, was renamed after the RSS ideologue Deen Dayal Upadhyaya.