Interesting Facts : This City of India Was Made The Capital For 1 Day, Know The Reason
Capital of India for One Day : India has its own distinct identity from state to cities. The natural and human heritage of cities is still present among us. We still get to hear stories of their common heritage. The name of every city is recorded in the pages of history.
Today we are going to talk. About a city that became the capital of India for a day. Such an incident had happened in the history of India, but we will tell you when, where and how it happened in this report.
This city was made the capital
After the end of Mughal rule, India was caught in the chains of slavery. The British ruled India for years with the aim of trade and earning money. It is about 1858. When the British rulers made Allahabad the capital of the country for a day. At this time Allahabad was made the capital of the North Western Province.
It was also made the headquarters during the time of Mughals.
Allahabad city, the temporary capital of India, has now become Prayagraj. Now its historical and religious importance remains intact. This city in India was named Allahabad by the Mughal rulers.
Akbar named it Allahabad
Mughal ruler Akbar named it Allahabad. This name means. City of Allah i.e. Allahabad. It was made a provincial capital during the Mughal period. From 1599 to 1604, this city was under the control of Mughal ruler Jahangir, when Jahangir also made it his headquarters.
The city has special religious importance
However, now the name of Allahabad has been changed to Prayagraj. Let us tell you that Prayagraj has been a leading district in terms of administration and education since the beginning. Along with this, it is also known as a center of tourism. There are many such historical and religious places in the city. Which introduce its heritage.
People come in large numbers
On religious festivals, a large number of people come here to take bath in the Sangam. Let us tell you that the confluence of three holy rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati is in Prayagraj itself. Mahakumbh fair is also held here every 12 years. People come to this Kumbh not only from India but also from abroad. Apart from this, the pandals of the Akharas of the country are also set up on the banks of Ganga in Prayagraj.
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Publish Date: September 16, 2023
Posted By Ravi Kumar