Indian Geography
Consider the following facts about the city Allahabad: 1.The city of Allahabad was originally known as Prayag. 2.Akbar’s grandson jahangir renamed the entire city as Allahabad. Which one is true?
The city of Allahabad was originally known as Prayag in ancient times. The Union Home Ministry has approved the proposal of the Uttar Pradesh Government to rename Allahabad as Prayagraj. Akbar’s grandson Shah Jahan renamed the entire city as Allahabad.
The main reason of the dispersed settlement are Mountainous or heavy forested area, Poor soil fertility, Adverse climatic region, Less availability of arable land.