Allahabad Pillar, Allahabad

#11 among attractions in Allahabad

Memorial, Buddhist architecture

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Facts and practical information

The Allahabad pillar is a Stambha, containing one of the Pillar edicts of Ashoka, possibly erected by Ashoka, Emperor of the Maurya dynasty, who reigned in the 3rd century BCE or it may have prior origins. While it is one of the few extant pillars that carry Ashokan edicts, it is particularly notable for containing later inscriptions attributed to the Gupta emperor Samudragupta. Also engraved on the stone are inscriptions by the Mughal emperor Jahangir, from the 17th century. ()

Local name: प्रयाग प्रशस्तिHeight: 35 ftCoordinates: 25°25'52"N, 81°52'30"E

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Allahabad Pillar – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Saraswati Ghat, Allahabad Fort, Minto Park, Daraganj.

0.4 miW
Park
Saraswati Ghat, Allahabad
10 min walk • Saraswati Ghat is probably the most spectacular ghat in Allahabad on the bank of Yamuna river in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is located close to Mankameshwar Temple of lord Shiva. The name of ghat comes from Hindu Goddess of learning Saraswati. It is a newly built place.
~690 ftSE
Forts and castles
Allahabad Fort, Allahabad
4 min walk • Allahabad Fort is a fort built by the Mughal emperor Akbar at Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India in 1583. A stone inscription inside fort describe 1583 as a foundation year. The fort stands on the banks of the Yamuna near its confluence with the river Ganges.
0.8 miW
Park
Minto Park, Allahabad
21 min walk • Madan Mohan Malaviya Park formerly known as Minto Park, is a park in Prayagraj, India. It is located in the southern part of the city along the banks of Yamuna river.
0.5 miE
Neighbourhood
Daraganj, Allahabad
14 min walk • Daraganj is a prominent suburb and a landmark in the city of Prayagraj. It is the oldest suburb of Prayag at the bank of celestial river Ganges and not far from Triveni Sangam - the confluence of three sacred rivers: the Ganges and Yamuna, and the third invisible river Saraswati.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Allahabad Pillar?

Nearby attractions include Allahabad Fort, Allahabad (4 min walk), Saraswati Ghat, Allahabad (10 min walk), Daraganj, Allahabad (14 min walk), Minto Park, Allahabad (21 min walk).

How to get to Allahabad Pillar by public transport?

The nearest stations to Allahabad Pillar:

Train

Daraganj (23 min walk)
Prayag Ghat Terminal (26 min walk)