15 Rare And Old Photos of “Place Of Sacrifice” Allahabad | Part II

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Allahabad, now known as Prayagraj, boasts a rich and storied past. Its location at the confluence of the Ganges and Yamuna rivers has held immense religious significance for Hindus for millennia. The city’s modern history began in the late 16th century when Emperor Akbar founded it, establishing it as a center of Mughal power. Allahabad played a pivotal role in India’s struggle for independence, serving as the birthplace of key figures like Jawaharlal Nehru. The city is also renowned for its academic prominence, home to the prestigious University of Allahabad, one of India’s oldest and most esteemed institutions of higher learning. Every twelve years, Prayagraj hosts the magnificent Kumbh Mela, a colossal religious festival that draws millions of pilgrims from across the globe, further solidifying its position as a city of profound spiritual and historical importance.
 

Allahabad Through Time: 15 Rare Historical Images


1# 1954 Kumbh Mela in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh

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1954 Kumbh Mela: When the World’s Largest Gathering Was Still Old-School.

Capturing the grandeur and spiritual fervor of the Kumbh Mela, this image showcases the scale and devotion of the world’s largest religious gathering at a time when modern infrastructure was absent.

2# Allahabad On the Walls of the Fortress at time of a Pilgrimage, a photogravure by Martin Hurlimann, 1928

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Allahabad’s Ancient Walls: Stories That Echo Pilgrimage Paths of the Past.

This photogravure illustrates Allahabad’s historic fort during a pilgrimage, highlighting its blend of Mughal architecture and cultural significance during colonial times.

3# Drying House (Indigo cakes on Shelves)

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From Blue Gold to History: The Art of Indigo Cake Drying.

Indigo, often called “blue gold,” played a pivotal role in colonial trade. This image captures the meticulous drying process, a step in producing dye central to India’s economic history.

4# Persian Wheel

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Turning History: The Ingenious Persian Water Wheel in Action.

A marvel of traditional irrigation, the Persian wheel revolutionized agriculture in India by making water distribution more efficient in arid landscapes. 

5# Mahatma Gandhi performing the opening ceremony of Kamla Nehru Hospital in Allahabad in 1941. Pandit Mahan Mohan Malavaya is Seated next to him and Dr. Jivaraj Mehta is seen standing on the extreme right

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Gandhi’s Healing Touch: Inaugurating Hope at Kamla Nehru Hospital.

This moment signifies Gandhi’s commitment to public welfare, inaugurating a hospital that symbolized both medical and national progress during the independence movement. 

6# Pumping the fecula into boilers

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Steam, Sweat, and Starch: The Industrial Revolution Meets Fecula Processing.

This image represents the industrial processes of the era, showcasing how traditional practices were mechanized to meet global demands.

7# The Allahabad fort seen from across the river, from the Illustrated London News, 1887 .

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The Mighty Allahabad Fort: Standing Tall Across Time and the Yamuna.

Built by Emperor Akbar in the 16th century, the fort is a symbol of Mughal architecture and strategic importance, as seen from this illustrated depiction.

8# Tun Sookh Doss Bairagi, Hindoo Religious Mendicant Allahabad -c1860’s

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Ascetic Life Unveiled: The Curious Tale of Tun Sookh Doss Bairagi.

This portrait highlights the spiritual journey and the mystique surrounding religious mendicants, who renounced worldly ties for a path of devotion.

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9# 1954 Kumbh Mela in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh

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From Earth to Sky: A Bird’s-Eye View of the 1954 Kumbh Mela.

The aerial perspective showcases the immense scale and organized chaos of a historic gathering where faith meets tradition.

10# Sowing with Drills

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Agriculture Gets an Upgrade: The Evolution of Drill Sowing in Indian Fields.

This image captures the shift from manual to semi-mechanized farming methods, revolutionizing agriculture in India during the colonial period.


11# View of Allahabad, Showing the Fort, from vol. 3 of ‘The Indian Empire’ by Robert Montgomery Martin, c.1860

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A Timeless Landmark: Allahabad Fort Through the Lens of Empire.

This view of the fort underscores its significance as a military stronghold and a cultural icon during British India.

12# Nehru after immersing his mothers ashes at Allahbad

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Nehru’s Farewell: A Private Grief Amidst Public Service.

This poignant image shows Jawaharlal Nehru, India’s first Prime Minister, performing a deeply personal ritual that ties him to his cultural roots.

13# Pressing the Fecula

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The Starch of Industry: Hard Work Pressed into History.

The pressing of fecula (starch) exemplifies the blend of manual labor and emerging industrial techniques, crucial to the textile industry of the time.

14# Allahabad Bank Ltd., Allahabad

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Allahabad Bank: A Legacy Carved in Stone and Commerce.

One of India’s oldest banks, this iconic building symbolizes the growth of modern financial institutions during British rule.

15# Tumnie (turning up lands)

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Plowing Through Time: Tumnie and the Art of Land Turning.

This image showcases traditional plowing methods that were vital to Indian agriculture, blending innovation with ancient wisdom.

The city’s original name – Prayaga, or “place of offerings” – comes from its position at the Sangam (union) of the Ganga, Yamuna and mythical Sarasvati Rivers. It is the second-oldest city in India, and plays a central role in Hindu scriptures. Allahabad was originally called Kaushambi (now a separate district) by the Kuru rulers of Hastinapur, who developed it as their capital. Since then, Allahabad has been a political, cultural and administrative center of the Doab region. The Mughal emperor Akbar renamed Prayag, Ilahabad, which the British changed to Allahabad. In 1833 it became the seat of the Ceded and Conquered Provinces region before its capital was moved to Agra in 1835. Allahabad became the capital of the North-Western Provinces in 1858, and was the capital of India for a day. Allahabad was the capital of the United Provinces from 1902  to 1920. 

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