Chandra Shekhar Azad Park (also known by its former name Alfred Park, and Company Bagh during the Company Raj) 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.[2][3] It was renamed by the Uttar Pradesh Government after revolutionary Chandra Shekhar Azad, who sacrificed his life here during the Indian independence movement in 1931.
| Chandrashekhar Azad Park (CAP) | |
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| Type | Public park |
| Location | Georgetown in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Coordinates | 25°27′14″N 81°50′53″E / 25.45389°N 81.84806°E |
| Area | 133 acres (54 ha)[1] |
| Established | 1870 |
| Operated by | Government of Uttar Pradesh |
| Status | Open all year |
History
editIn 1870, old cantonments were transformed into a park when, after the Rebellion of 1857, new areas were developed.
Location
editThe park is in the Georgetown neighborhood and is surrounded by Tagoretown, Civil Lines and the University of Allahabad. Its coordinates are 25°27′9″N 80°50′51″E / 25.45250°N 80.84750°E.
Landmarks
editBeing a big park it has some 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 Queen Victoria. It was opened on 24 March 1906 by James Digges La Touche.[4] The canopy once sheltered a huge statue of Queen Victoria which was later removed.[5]
- Prayag Sangeet Samiti, a music training institute
- Madan Mohan Malviya Stadium
- Allahabad Museum
- Allahabad Public Library[6]
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.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Chandrasekhar Azad Park, Prayagraj". NativePlanet. Retrieved 10 July 2018.
- ^ Jonathan M. Bloom, Sheila Blai (2009). The Grove Encyclopedia of Islamic Art and Architecture, Volume 3. Oxford University Press. p. 57. ISBN 978-8125013839.
- ^ "Alfred Park, Allahabad". nativeplanet.com. Retrieved 13 September 2013.
- ^ Chandra, Ramesh (2004). Cities and towns of India. Commonwealth Publishers. p. 393. ISBN 9788171698080.
- ^ Michell, George (1989). The Penguin Guide to the Monuments of India: Islamic, Rajput, European. Penguin Books. p. 202. ISBN 9780140084252.
- ^ "Allahabad Public Library - Thornhill and Mayne Memorial".