Things To do in Allahabad

Overview

The Allahabad Pillar, a remarkable relic from the Gupta era, is one of the many pillars commissioned by the Mauryan emperor, Ashoka. This finely polished sandstone spire bears inscriptions dating back to the 4th century BCE during the Samudragupta era, as well as from the 17th century during the Jahangir era. Originally erected in a different location, the pillar now resides within Akbar's Allahab ...

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