Chandrashekhar Azad Park, Historical public park in Georgetown, Prayagraj, India.
Chandrashekhar Azad Park is a public park in Georgetown, Prayagraj, India, that spreads across 54 hectares (133 acres) and is laid out with lawns, paths and clusters of trees. The grounds hold several monuments, including a pavilion of pale limestone supported by columns that recalls an earlier era.
The grounds opened in 1870 under the name Alfred Park, named after a British prince. In 1931 the revolutionary Chandrashekhar Azad met his death here while resisting colonial forces, after which the site was later renamed.
The place carries the name of the freedom fighter whose final hours ended here, and many visitors come to remember that event. Families and joggers use the grounds daily, while others pause before the monuments that recall figures from Indian history.
The gates open early in the morning and close in the evening, so a visit works well for walks at daybreak or after work. The grounds are large, so comfortable shoes and enough time to explore are helpful.
An old banyan tree stands near the spot where the resistance fighter met his end, and its wide shade continues to draw visitors. The roots of the tree form a dense network that runs several meters and creates a natural shelter.
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