Allahabad Fort & Ashokan Pillar
About
The Allahabad Fort in Prayagraj was built by Emperor Akbar in 1583 at the confluence of the Ganga and Yamuna and is one of the largest Mughal forts in India, making it an important site in Prayagraj tourism and Prayagraj sightseeing. The fort is largely under Indian Army control, so only limited sections are open to visitors, which is often noted in a Prayagraj travel guide. The main accessible feature is the Ashokan Pillar, a 10.7 metre pillar originally erected by Emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BCE and now standing inside the fort courtyard, making it one of the key places to visit in Prayagraj. The pillar bears Ashokan edicts along with later inscriptions by Samudragupta from the 4th century CE and Emperor Jahangir from the 17th century, forming a unique multi era inscription column and one of the top attractions in Prayagraj.
Highlights
What makes this place special
Ashokan Pillar
The 3rd century BCE Ashokan pillar in Prayagraj is 10.7 metres tall with original edicts and later inscriptions by Samudragupta and Jahangir, making it one of the most significant highlights of Prayagraj tourism and Prayagraj sightseeing.
Akbar's Fort Walls
The 1583 Mughal fort walls along the Sangam in Prayagraj are among the largest surviving Akbari fortifications, making them a key highlight of Prayagraj tourism and Prayagraj sightseeing.
Things to Know
- •Limited access
- •Army-controlled area
- •Photography restricted
- •Allow 90 minutes
- •Guide recommended
