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About Allahabad City
In the heart of northern India, watered by the two sacred rivers of Ganga and Yamuna lies the city of Allahabad. The two rivers along with the mythical river Saraswati meet in this holy city, creating the sangam (confluence), also known as the triveni (meeting of three rivers). Located on a strategic point in the heartland of India, Allahabad was also of great importance for the Mughal rulers and later the British. The city of Allahabad is among the largest cities of Uttar Pradesh and is situated at the confluence of three rivers - Ganga, Yamuna and the invisible Saraswati. The meeting point is known as Triveniand is especially sacred to Hindus. The earlier settlements of the Aryans were established in this city, then known as Prayag.
In addition to being a major pilgrimage centre, the city has played an important part in the formation of modern India. Hindu mythology states that Lord Brahma, the creator god, chose a land for Prakrishta Yajna. This land, at the confluence of three holy rivers - Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati, blessed by gods, came to be known as Prayag or Allahabad.
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