GK
INDIAN HISTORY
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Question
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Harshavardhana
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Dhruvasena Ii
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Narshimhvarman
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Akabar
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Detailed explanation-1: -Harshavardhana began the association of Kumbh Mela at Allahabad around 644 BC. The Allahabad Kumbh Mela is a mela held every 12 years at Allahabad, India. It is the correct option.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Kumbh Mela at Ujjain began in the 18th century, when the Maratha ruler Ranoji Shinde invited ascetics from Nashik to Ujjain for a local festival.
Detailed explanation-3: -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-4: -Prayag in modern-day Allahabad is believed to be the most important pilgrimage centre for Hindus.
Detailed explanation-5: -The last Maha Kumbh Mela was in 2010. The Ardh Kumbh is held every six years. The next Ardh Mela will be in 2016.