Allahabad
Fort that stands on the northern banks of Yamuna near the confluence is
a must visit destination in Allahabad. Emperor Akbar himself
commissioned this magnificently designed fort in the year 1583. There
was a time when this fort was considered among the best garrisons in the
entire Mughal Empire but little is left of that grandeur today. The fort
has massive walls and three gateways that are flanked by high towers.
The magnificent outer wall is still intact and rises above the water's
edge. This masterpiece of craftsmanship has now been taken by the army and serves as a barrack now a days but a substantial part of the fort is still opened to the visitors. The most interesting structure in the fort is Ashoka Pillar that was earthed by the order of the Great Mauryan King, Ashoka in 232 BC. Its inscription eulogizes the victories of Samudragupta, the Napoleon of India. It also contains usual edicts that were there since the times of Ashoka.
Apart from that, you have very famous but controversial Saraswati Kund that is supposed to be the source of mythical river Saraswati. Nevertheless, historians and geologists heavily contest these claims. Jodhabai Mahal is another attractive monument. This palace is bound to catch your fancy because of its subtle design that has been developed due to the fusion of Hindu as well as Islamic architecture pattern. The Patalpur temple and the much-revered Akshaya Vat (immortal Banyan tree) are also there to see.
