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Allahabad Fort, Monument of National Importance in Prayagraj, India.

The fort stands on the banks of the Yamuna River near its confluence with the Ganges, featuring three galleries bordered by elevated towers.

Emperor Akbar ordered the construction of this military stronghold in 1583, making it the largest fortification built during his reign in India.

The fort complex contains the Ashoka Pillar from 232 BC, displaying inscriptions from different periods of Indian history including the Gupta and Mughal eras.

The military currently occupies the fort, allowing visitors to access only specific sections between October and March when temperatures remain moderate.

The Saraswati Koop within the fort marks the believed source of the ancient Saraswati River, attracting numerous religious practitioners throughout the year.

Location: Prayagraj

GPS coordinates: 25.43000,81.87667

Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:58

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