Which of the following is NOT a capital of any State in India? 1. Allahabad 2. Ranchi 3. Raipur 4. Dehradun

By K Balaji|Updated : October 6th, 2022

Allahabad is NOT a capital of any State in India. One of Uttar Pradesh's largest cities, Prayagraj is located where three rivers converge: the Ganga, the Yamuna, and the ethereal Saraswati.

 

Why Allahabad is NOT a capital of any State in India?

  • The name of the city of Allahabad was changed to Prayagraj on October 16, 2018.
  • With the creation of the Allahabad High Court in 1868 was designated as a seat of justice.
  • With the founding of the University of Allahabad, the fourth-oldest university in the world, Prayagraj was transformed into a center of learning.
  • The majority of the prime ministers of post-independence India have come from Prayagraj.
  • In 643 AD, the Chinese traveler Huan Tsang discovered Prayag to be populated by numerous Hindus who held the location in high regard.
  • Emperor Akbar constructed the city in 1575 AD under the name "ILLAHABAS," subsequently changing it to ALLAHABAD, which means "The City of Allaha." Akbar was impressed by the SANGAM's strategic importance.

Summary:

Which of the following is NOT a capital of any State in India? 1. Allahabad 2. Ranchi 3. Raipur 4. Dehradun

Among the states given, Allahabad is not a capital of any Indian states. The name was changed on 16 October 2018 as Prayagraj.

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