Railways Sample Paper RRB (Assistant Loco Pilot) Sample Test Paper-2

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    The city of Prayag was named Allahabad - the city of Allah by

    A)  Aurangzeb      

    B)  Akbar

    C)  Shahjahan      

    D)  Bahadur Shah Zafar

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    Emperor Akbar named Prayag as Allahabad - City of God- also called Allahabad in 1575 AD. The city of Allahabad is situated at the confluence of three rivers -Ganga, Yamuna and the invisible Saraswati. Every 12th year when the waters are felt to be especially purifying, Allahabad holds a much greater festival called Kumbh Mela. Built by Emperor Akbar in 1583 AD, the Allahbad fort stands on the banks of the river Yamuna near the confluence site i.e SANGAM.


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