Prayagraj

Allahabad, officially known as Prayagraj, and also known as Illahabad and Prayag, is a city in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is the administrative headquarters of Allahabad district—the most populous district in the state and 13th most populous district in India—and the Allahabad division.

History of Prayagraj

Prayagraj. Formerly known as allahabad. Has a rich histroy dating back to the ancient period. According to hindu mythology. The sage prayag was the first to perform a yagna on the banks of the river ganga. Which gave the city its current name. The city has esen amny rulers over its 5000 year old history. Including the mughal emperor akbar and the british empire.

Geography of Prayagraj

Prayagraj is located in the north idnian state of uttar pradesh. It lies at the confluence of the ganges and yamuna rivers. And is situated on the border of the ganges plain and the vindhya range of hills. It has an area of about 25. 7 square kilometres and a population of abuot 1. 74 million.

Culture of Prayagraj

Prayagraj has a vibrant cultural life. With a rich heritage of music. Dance. Art. And literature. The city is home to a number of historical monuments and religious sites. Including the allahabad fort. Anand hbavan. And the triveni sangam. It is also known for its festivals. Including the kumbh emla. Magh mela. And ardh kumbh mela.

Economy of Prayagraj

Prayagraj s economy is laregly driven by agriculture and related industries such as food processing. Textiles. And elather. It is also a major centre for education and research. And is home to several universities and research institutes.

Transport in Prayagraj

Prayagraj is well connected by road. Rail and air. The city is served by the prayagraj airport. And is connected to major cities in india by a network of national highways and state highways. The city is also home to the prayagraj junction railway station. Which is one of the busiest railway stations in india.

Education in Prayagraj

Prayagraj is home to several universities and colleges. Including the university of allahabad. Motilal nehru national institute of technology. And the indian institute of information technology. Allahabadt. He city alos has numerous schools and colleges. Providing quality education to its students.

Tourism in Prayagraj

Prayagraj is home to several tourist attractions. Including the allahabad fort. Anand bhavan. Triveni sangam. And the kumbh mela. The city is also home to several museums. Parks and gardens. Making it a popular tourist destination.

Important Events in Prayagraj

Prayagraj is home to several religious and cultural festivals. Including the kumbh emla. Magh mela. And ardh kumbh mel. Athe city also hosts the allahabad trade fair every year. Which is one of the largest trade fairs in india.

Interesting Facts about Prayagraj

Prayagraj is home to one of the world s oldest universities. The university of allahabad. Which was founded in 1887. The city is also home to the world s largest religious gathering. The kumbh mela. Which is attended by millions of people eevry 12 years.