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2019

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Union Home Ministry renamed Allahabad as;
A
Prayagraj
B
Trilingadesa
C
Khambhat
D
Belagavi
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The rename finally succeeded in October 2018 when the Yogi Adityanath-led government officially changed the name of the city to Prayagraj.

Detailed explanation-2: -1575 AD - Emperor Akbar founded the city in by the name of “ILLAHABAS” which later became ALLAHABAD meant “The City of Allaha” impressed with the strategic importance of the SANGAM.

Detailed explanation-3: -Allahabad was named so in 1575 by Mughal Emperor Akbar, who called it, Illahabas meaning the abode of God. Before Akbar rechristened it, Allahabad was known as Prayag.

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