Allahabad Fort

Allahabad Fort is a popular tourist attraction in Allahabad. It was one of the most prized citadels of the Mughal Empire. Today, the fort is under the control of the Indian Army and only a section of the fort is open to tourists. Built in 1583, the fort is near the confluence of the Yamuna and Ganga Rivers and stands testimony to the grandeur of medieval architecture.

The regal fort has three gateways and enormous walls. The outer wall has withstood the test of time and is a good condition which can be seen if you take a boat ride. Built in 1583 by Emperor Akbar, this is the largest fort and was unmatched by construction, design and architecture in its heydays. It is also fabled to be originally built by Emperor Asoka and only repaired by the Mughal Emperor in 1583. In the mid-1800s, when India was ruled by the British East India Company, the fort served as an Army garrison. Munitions were stocked at this place and it served as an impregnable headquarter for the local Army unit. A railway line was separately constructed by the Company, with the aim to dominate Central India from this place. Presently, the Indian Army occupies this place which has given it the name Ordnance Depot Fort Allahabad. It is due to this reason that civilians are given only restricted access to the inner quarters of this fort.