Chandrashekhar Azad Park
Chandrashekhar Azad Park (also known by its former name Alfred Park, and Company Bagh during the Company Raj) is a public park in Allahabad. Built in 1870 to mark Prince Alfred's visit to the city, with an area of 133 acres, it is the biggest park in Allahabad.[2][3] It was renamed after freedom fighter Chandra Shekhar Azad, who sacrificed his life here, during the Indian independence struggle in 1931.
| Chandrashekhar Azad Park | |
|---|---|
| Alfred Park | |
| |
| Type | Public park |
| Location | Georgetown in Prayagraj (Allahabad), India |
| Area | 133 acres (54 ha)[1] |
| Status | Open all year |
History
In 1870 old cantonments were transformed into a park when, after the Rebellion of 1857, new areas were developed.[2]
Location
The park is situated in the neighborhood of Georgetown and is surrounded by Tagoretown, Civil Lines and the University of Allahabad. Its coordinates are N25°27'9",E80°50,51"
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 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
- Thornhill Mayne Memorial[6]
Being the biggest park, it attracts a large number of people. according to an estimate, approx 5000 people visit this park in duration of 4:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
References
- "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 8125013830.
- "Alfred Park, Allahabad". nativeplanet.com. Retrieved 13 September 2013.
- Chandra, Ramesh (2004). Cities and towns of India. Commonwealth Publishers. p. 393.
- Michell, George (1989). The Penguin Guide to the Monuments of India: Islamic, Rajput, European. Penguin Books. p. 202.
- http://gigapan.com/gigapans/83948
ADA (Allahabad Development Authority) Google Earth