Swaraj Bhavan

Prayagraj (Allahabad)


The house where former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was born was spruced up for the 2017 centenary of her birth and is worth a quick look.


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2. Allahabad Museum

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3. All Saints Cathedral

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This impressive 1870 gothic church is a popular landmark but only opens on Sundays for a 9am service.

4. Patalpuri Temple

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5. Sangam

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6. Khusru Bagh

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7. Prince Khusru's Tomb

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The Mughal tomb of Prince Khusru, the eldest son of Emperor Jehangir; he tried unsuccessfully to assassinate his father but was instead blinded and…

8. Nesa Begum's Tomb

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An attractive Mughal tomb constructed in 1625 by Nesa Begum (though it was never actually used as such).