Alfred Park
| Chandrasekhar Azad Park | |
|---|---|
| Type | Public park |
| Location | Georgetown in Allahabad, India |
| Coordinates | 25°27′N 80°50′E / 25.450°N 80.833°ECoordinates: 25°27′N 80°50′E / 25.450°N 80.833°E |
| Area | 133 acres (54 ha)[1] |
| Status | Open all year |
Chandrasekhar Azad Park (British colonial era Alfred Park and informally Company Bagh) 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. Originally and still famously the park is known as Alfred Park.
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 24th of 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 amount of people. according to an estimate, approx 5000 people visit this park in duration of 4:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
See also
References
- ↑ http://www.nativeplanet.com/allahabad/attractions/alfred-park/
- 1 2 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 September 13, 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