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Prayagraj was also known as Kosambi in the late Vedic period, named by the Kuru rulers of Hastinapur, who developed it as their capital. Kosambi was one of the greatest cities in India from the late Vedic period until the end of the Maurya Empire, with occupation continuing until the Gupta Empire.
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.
May 31, 2024 · Allahabad, also known as Prayagraj, is a city in the state of Uttar Pradesh in India. Situated at the confluence of the Ganges and Yamuna rivers, Allahabad holds immense historical and cultural significance.
Jun 22, 2021 · Prayagraj - the great sangam of Ganga, Yamuna & Sarswati. Prayagraj is a very famous place of pilgrimage in India. It is referred to as ‘King of all Tirthas’. It is also known by the names Sangam Nagari, Kumbha Nagari, Tambu Nagari, etc. It has a history dating million and even billions of years.
May 24, 2024 · The city of Prayagraj is among the largest cities of Uttar Pradesh and situated at the confluence of three rivers- Ganga, Yamuna and the invisible Saraswati. The meeting point is known as Triveni and is especially sacred to Hindus.
Nov 7, 2018 · "Prayag, also mentioned as Jhunsi Prayag in some books, was a well-known pilgrimage destination. The place has been mentioned in several Hindu scriptures as well. But it was never a city," he...
Jan 11, 2021 · The area of Prayagraj (Prayag) is known as the land of Prajapati and thus this great place is also known as ‘Prajapati Kshetra’. In Puranas like in Padma Purana, Ramayana, Mahabharata etc. Prayagraj’s (Prayag) sanctity has been clearly established.
Prayagraj, also known as Ilahabad or Allahabad in an anglicized version in Roman script, 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.
Prayagraj is a city in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It used to be called Allahabad. The city is situated at the confluence of three sacred rivers: the Ganges, the Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati. Throughout history, the city has been an important centre of political, cultural, and religious activity.
Positioned along the sacred sangam, the confluence of three holy rivers - Ganga, Yamuna and the mystical Saraswati, the city of Prayagraj (once known as Allahabad), in Uttar Pradesh, is a popular pilgrimage destination for Hindus.
