About Minto Park
Minto Park is a historic public park located on the Yamuna riverbank near Allahabad Fort in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. Established to commemorate the 1858 proclamation by which administration was transferred to the British Crown, read by Lord Canning, the park features a memorial pillar with the proclamation inscription. It is a landscaped green space with lawns, pathways and seating, noted for its historical association and riverside setting near Triveni Sangam.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a maintained urban park with green lawns, tree-lined pathways, benches and a central memorial stone pillar bearing the inscription of the 1858 proclamation. The park is situated on the Yamuna bank close to Allahabad Fort, offering a quiet, open environment for leisure walks, sightseeing and photography. The setting is simple and landscaped, with views of the riverfront and proximity to the fort area.
Key highlights
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Historic memorial pillar with inscription of the 1858 proclamation read by Lord Canning
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Riverside location on the Yamuna bank near Allahabad Fort
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Landscaped lawns, pathways and shaded seating areas
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Association with the transfer of administration to the British Crown in 1858
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Proximity to Triveni Sangam and Allahabad Fort complex
History of Minto Park
Minto Park marks the site where Lord Canning read Queen Victoria's Proclamation on 1 November 1858, announcing the transfer of administration from the East India Company to the British Crown. A memorial stone pillar in the park bears the text of the proclamation. The park was later named after Lord Minto, Viceroy of India from 1905 to 1910, and is now also known as Madan Mohan Malaviya Park.
Culture & Context
The park is a recognized historic landmark in Prayagraj associated with a significant administrative transition in 1858. It serves as a public leisure space and a point of interest for visitors exploring the heritage area around Allahabad Fort and the Yamuna riverfront near Triveni Sangam.
Route
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