Prayagraj , formerly Allahabad, is a metropolis in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is the administrative headquarters of the Prayagraj district, the most populous district in the state and 13th most populous … 展开

Antiquity
The earliest mention of Prayāga and the associated pilgrimage is found in Rigveda Pariśiṣṭa (supplement to the Rigveda, c. 1200–1000 BCE). It is … 展开

The 2011 census reported a population of 1,112,544 in the 82 km (32 sq mi) area governed by Prayagraj Municipal Corporation, … 展开

Overall Prayagraj has a stable and diverse economy comprising various sectors such as State and Central government offices, education and research institutions, real estate, retail, banking, … 展开

The location at the confluence of Ganges and Yamuna rivers has been known in ancient times as Prayāga, which means "place of a sacrifice" in … 展开

Cityscape
Prayagraj's elevation is over 90 m (295 ft) above sea level. The old part of the city, at the south of Prayagraj … 展开

General administration
Prayagraj division, comprising four districts, is headed by the divisional commissioner of … 展开