The tree at whose platform Azad shot himself

Chandrashekhar Azad Park (also known by its former name Alfred Park, and Company Bagh during the

Company Raj Company rule in India (sometimes, Company ''Raj'', from hi, rāj, lit=rule) refers to the rule of the British East India Company on the Indian subcontinent. This is variously taken to have commenced in 1757, after the Battle of Plassey, when ...

) is a public park in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India. Built in 1870 to mark Prince Alfred's visit to the city, with an area of 133 acres, it is the biggest park in Prayagraj. It was renamed by the

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after revolutionary Chandra Shekhar Azad, who sacrificed his life here during the

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in 1931.

History

In 1870, old cantonments were transformed into a park when, after the Rebellion of 1857, new areas were developed.

Location

The park is in the Georgetown neighborhood and is surrounded by

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, Civil Lines and the

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. Its coordinates are .

Landmarks

Being a big park it has some of very important heritage and recreational sites. *Chandra Shekhar Azad Memorial, where Azad sacrificed his life *Victoria Memorial. Large canopy made of Italian limestone, dedicated to

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. It was opened on 24 March 1906 by

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. The canopy once sheltered a huge statue of Queen Victoria which was later removed. *

Prayag Sangeet Samiti Prayag Sangeet Samiti is an institute imparting education in Hindustani Classical music, in Allahabad, India. It awards diplomas and certificates in vocal music, instrumental music as well as classical dance. It was established in 1926. This i ...

, a music training institute *

Madan Mohan Malviya Stadium Madan Mohan Malaviya Stadium is a stadium in Allahabad, India. It is used by Uttar Pradesh cricket team for their domestic matches. Sports like Cricket, Hockey, Javelin throw, Taekwondo, and Judo are played here. It is named after the famous ...

* Allahabad Museum * Allahabad Public Library Being the biggest park, it attracts a large number of people. according to an estimate, approximately 5000 people visit this park in duration of 4:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

References

{{Allahabad landmarks Tourist attractions in Allahabad Gardens in Uttar Pradesh Memorials to Chandra Shekhar Azad

History

Location

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