Overview

Discover a significant remnant of the Gupta era at the Allahabad Pillar, one of the many pillars set up by the Mauryan emperor, Ashoka. This polished sandstone spire features inscriptions from the Samudragupta and Jahangir era, spanning from the 4th BCE to the 17th century. The pillar was shifted from its original location to Akbar's Allahabad Fort, which is now on present-day army land, requiring... Read More
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