The New Student's Reference Work/Allahabad

Allahabad (ä-lä-hä-bäd ' ), capital of the northwestern provinces of. The name of the place means "City of God." It is built at the junction of the and Jumna Rivers. Its fort is strong and commands both rivers. Within the fort are the remains of a splendid palace of the Emperor. Many Hindus make pilgrimages to Allahabad because of its sacred rivers. It also forms the junction of the great railway system that unites with Central India and. Population about 172,000.