Capital of India for One Day: If you are fond of traveling, you would also like to know about every city. Many cities are pretty historical, and their history is quite interesting. Very few people know that there is a city in India that has been the capital of India for a day. You must be wondering when, how, and where this happened. So don’t be surprised; let us tell you which city was made the capital of India for a day and why…
History of Allahabad
We are talking about the Sangam city of Allahabad, now known as Prayagraj. According to history, Mughal ruler Akbar named this city Illahabas. Its meaning is ‘The City Of Allaha.’ Later, it became Allahabad. The city was made a provincial capital during the Mughal rule. The Mughal ruler Jahangir made his headquarters in the city from 1599 to 1604.
One Day Capital Of India
When the Mughals fell, and British rule was established over India, Allahabad was made the capital for a day. That year was 1858. When Allahabad became the country’s capital, this city was also the capital of the North Western Province.
Sangam Nagari Tourism Center
Prayagraj has been the center of administration and education for a long time. It is also a center of tourism. There are many historical and religious places in and around the city. Lakhs of people come to visit Sangam city. Here, the confluence of three holy rivers, Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati, has religious significance. Maha Kumbh is organized here every 12 years, and Ardh Kumbh is collected every 6 months.
Places To Visit Tn Prayagraj
If you are going to Prayagraj, then apart from Sangam, you can go to Khusro Bagh. The Mughal architecture of the place is enough to attract you. Apart from this, Anand Bhavan also attracts tourists a lot. This was once the mansion of Pandit Nehru’s family.
In 1970, former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi donated the mansion to the Government of India, and since then, this place has been known as Anand Bhavan. Apart from this, Akbar Fort is also a place to visit in Prayagraj.
