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	{{~~Short~~ description\|Park in ~~Allahabad~~, Uttar Pradesh, India}}		{{short description\|Park in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India}}
	{{distinguish\|text=[[Alfred National Park]], a park in Australia}}		{{distinguish\|text=[[Alfred National Park]], a park in Australia}}
	{{for\|the Australian cricketer\|Alfred Park (cricketer)}}		{{for\|the Australian cricketer\|Alfred Park (cricketer)}}
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	{{Use Indian English\|date=July 2018}}		{{Use Indian English\|date=July 2018}}
	{{Infobox park		{{Infobox park
	\| name = Chandrashekhar Azad Park (CAP)		\| name = Chandrashekhar Azad Park (CAP)
	\| photo = ~~[[File:~~ Victoria Memorial Allahabad.jpg]]		\| photo = Victoria Memorial Allahabad.jpg
	\| image_caption = ''Victoria Memorial''		\| image_caption = ''Victoria Memorial''
	\| type = [[Public park]]		\| type = [[Public park]]
	\| location = [[Georgetown, Allahabad\|Georgetown]] in [[Prayagraj]] ~~(Allahabad)~~, [[India]]		\| location = [[Georgetown, Allahabad\|Georgetown]] in [[Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh]], India
	\| coordinates =		\| coordinates = {{coord\|25\|27\|14\|N\|81\|50\|53\|E\|type:landmark_region:IN\|display=inline,title}}
	\| coords_ref =		\| coords_ref =
	\| area = {{convert\|133\|acre\|ha}}<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://www.nativeplanet.com/allahabad/attractions/alfred-park/ \| title=Chandrasekhar Azad Park, Prayagraj \| publisher=NativePlanet \| access-date=10 July 2018 }}</ref>		\| area = {{convert\|133\|acre\|ha}}<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://www.nativeplanet.com/allahabad/attractions/alfred-park/ \| title=Chandrasekhar Azad Park, Prayagraj \| publisher=NativePlanet \| access-date=10 July 2018 }}</ref>
	\| length =		\| length =
	\| width =		\| width =
	\| created =		\| created =
	\| operator =		\| operator = [[Uttar Pradesh Government]]
	\| visitation_num =		\| visitation_num =
	\| status = Open all year		\| status = Open all year
	\| website =		\| website =
	\| image =		\| image =
	\| ~~built~~ =		\| established = 1870
	\| architect =		\| architect =
	~~\| coords = {{coord\|25\|27\|N\|80\|50\|E\|format=dms\|display=inline,title}}~~
	}}		}}

	[[File:The tree at whose platform Azad shot himself.jpg\|right\|thumb\|Chandra Shekhar Azad Memorial]]		[[File:The tree at whose platform Azad shot himself.jpg\|right\|thumb\|Chandra Shekhar Azad Memorial]]
	[[File:Queen Victoria's Memorial in Alfred park,Allahabad, U.P., India..jpg\|right\|thumb\|Victoria Memorial]]		[[File:Queen Victoria's Memorial in Alfred park,Allahabad, U.P., India..jpg\|right\|thumb\|Victoria Memorial]]
	[[File:KITLV 91941 - Unknown - Thornhill Mayne Memorial at Allahabad in India - Around 1860.tif\|right\|thumb\|Thornhill Mayne Memorial (c 1860)]]		[[File:KITLV 91941 - Unknown - Thornhill Mayne Memorial at Allahabad in India - Around 1860.tif\|right\|thumb\|Thornhill Mayne Memorial (c 1860)]]

	'''Chandrashekhar Azad Park''' (also known by its [[List of renamed places in India\|former name]] '''Alfred Park''', and '''Company Bagh''' during the [[Company Raj]]) is a public park in [[~~Allahabad~~]]. Built in 1870 to mark [[Alfred, Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha\|Prince Alfred's]] visit to the city, with an area of 133 acres, it is the biggest park in ~~Allahabad~~.<ref name= TGEIAA>{{cite book \|title=The Grove Encyclopedia of Islamic Art and Architecture, Volume 3\|author=Jonathan M. Bloom, Sheila Blai\|publisher=Oxford University Press\|year= 2009\|isbn=978-8125013839 \|page=57 \|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=un4WcfEASZwC&q=holy+trinity+church+allahabad&pg=PA57 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.nativeplanet.com/allahabad/attractions/alfred-park/ \|title=Alfred Park, Allahabad \|author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> \|website=nativeplanet.com \|access-date=13 September 2013}}</ref> It was renamed after freedom fighter [[Chandra Shekhar Azad]], who sacrificed his life here, during the [[Indian independence struggle]] in 1931.		'''Chandrashekhar Azad Park''' (also known by its [[List of renamed places in India\|former name]] '''Alfred Park''', and '''Company Bagh''' during the [[Company Raj]]) is a [[public park]] in [[Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh]], India. Built in 1870 to mark [[Alfred, Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha\|Prince Alfred]]'s visit to the city, with an area of 133 acres, it is the biggest park in Prayagraj.<ref name= TGEIAA>{{cite book \|title=The Grove Encyclopedia of Islamic Art and Architecture, Volume 3\|author=Jonathan M. Bloom, Sheila Blai\|publisher=Oxford University Press\|year= 2009\|isbn=978-8125013839 \|page=57 \|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=un4WcfEASZwC&q=holy+trinity+church+allahabad&pg=PA57 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.nativeplanet.com/allahabad/attractions/alfred-park/ \|title=Alfred Park, Allahabad \|author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> \|website=nativeplanet.com \|access-date=13 September 2013}}</ref> It was renamed by the [[Uttar Pradesh Government]] after freedom fighter [[Chandra Shekhar Azad]], who sacrificed his life here, during the [[Indian independence struggle]] in 1931.

	==History==		==History==
			In 1870, old cantonments were transformed into a park when, after the [[Rebellion of 1857]], new areas were developed.
	In 1870 old cantonments were transformed into a park when, after the [[Rebellion of 1857]], new areas were developed.

	==Location==		==Location==
	The park is ~~situated~~ in the ~~neighborhood of~~ [[Georgetown, Allahabad\|Georgetown]] and is surrounded by [[Tagoretown]], [[Civil Lines, Allahabad\|Civil Lines]] and the [[University of Allahabad]]. Its coordinates are ~~N25°27'~~9~~",E80°50,~~51"		The park is in the [[Georgetown, Allahabad\|Georgetown]] neighborhood and is surrounded by [[Tagoretown]], [[Civil Lines, Allahabad\|Civil Lines]] and the [[University of Allahabad]]. Its coordinates are {{coord\|25\|27\|9\|N\|80\|50\|51\|E}}.

	==Landmarks==		==Landmarks==
	Being a big park it has some of very important heritage and recreational sites.		Being a big park it has some of very important heritage and recreational sites.
	*'''Chandra Shekhar Azad Memorial''', where Azad sacrificed his life.		*'''Chandra Shekhar Azad Memorial''', where Azad sacrificed his life
	*'''Victoria Memorial'''. Large canopy made of Italian limestone, dedicated to [[Queen Victoria]]. It was opened on 24 March 1906 by [[James Digges La Touche]].<ref>{{cite book \|last=Chandra \|first=Ramesh \|title=Cities and towns of India \|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=8-ZOAAAAMAAJ&q=queen+victoria \|year=2004 \|publisher=Commonwealth Publishers \|page=393\|isbn=9788171698080 }}</ref> The canopy once sheltered a huge statue of Queen Victoria which was later removed.<ref>{{cite book \|last=Michell \|first=George \|title=The Penguin Guide to the Monuments of India: Islamic, Rajput, European \|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=fa5NAAAAYAAJ&q=Thornhill+Mayne+Memorial \|year=1989 \|publisher=[[Penguin Books]] \|page=202\|isbn=9780140084252 }}</ref>		*'''Victoria Memorial'''. Large canopy made of Italian limestone, dedicated to [[Queen Victoria]]. It was opened on 24 March 1906 by [[James Digges La Touche]].<ref>{{cite book \|last=Chandra \|first=Ramesh \|title=Cities and towns of India \|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=8-ZOAAAAMAAJ&q=queen+victoria \|year=2004 \|publisher=Commonwealth Publishers \|page=393\|isbn=9788171698080 }}</ref> The canopy once sheltered a huge statue of Queen Victoria which was later removed.<ref>{{cite book \|last=Michell \|first=George \|title=The Penguin Guide to the Monuments of India: Islamic, Rajput, European \|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=fa5NAAAAYAAJ&q=Thornhill+Mayne+Memorial \|year=1989 \|publisher=[[Penguin Books]] \|page=202\|isbn=9780140084252 }}</ref>
	*~~'''~~[[Prayag Sangeet Samiti]]~~'''~~, a music training institute.		*[[Prayag Sangeet Samiti]], a music training institute
	*~~'''~~[[Madan Mohan Malviya Stadium]]~~'''~~		*[[Madan Mohan Malviya Stadium]]
	*~~'''~~[[Allahabad Museum]]~~'''~~		*[[Allahabad Museum]]
	*~~'''~~[[Allahabad Public Library]]~~'''~~<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://gigapan.com/gigapans/83948\|title=Allahabad Public Library - Thornhill and Mayne Memorial}}</ref>		*[[Allahabad Public Library]]<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://gigapan.com/gigapans/83948\|title=Allahabad Public Library - Thornhill and Mayne Memorial}}</ref>

	Being the biggest park, it attracts a large number of people. according to an estimate, ~~approx~~ 5000 people visit this park in duration of 4:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.		Being the biggest park, it attracts a large number of people. according to an estimate, approximately 5000 people visit this park in duration of 4:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

	==See also==		==See also==
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	==References==		==References==
	{{Reflist}}		{{Reflist}}
	~~ADA (Allahabad Development Authority)~~
	~~Google Earth~~

	{{Allahabad landmarks}}		{{Allahabad landmarks}}

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{{Short description|Park in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India}}
{{distinguish|text=[[Alfred National Park]], a park in Australia}}
{{for|the Australian cricketer|Alfred Park (cricketer)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=July 2018}}
{{Infobox park
| name = Chandrashekhar Azad Park (CAP)
| photo = [[File: Victoria Memorial Allahabad.jpg]]
| image_caption = ''Victoria Memorial''
| type = [[Public park]]
| location = [[Georgetown, Allahabad|Georgetown]] in [[Prayagraj]] (Allahabad), [[India]]
| coordinates =
| coords_ref =
| area = {{convert|133|acre|ha}}<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.nativeplanet.com/allahabad/attractions/alfred-park/ | title=Chandrasekhar Azad Park, Prayagraj | publisher=NativePlanet | access-date=10 July 2018 }}</ref>
| length =
| width =
| created =
| operator =
| visitation_num =
| status = Open all year
| website =
| image =
| built =
| architect =
| coords = {{coord|25|27|N|80|50|E|format=dms|display=inline,title}}
}}
[[File:The tree at whose platform Azad shot himself.jpg|right|thumb|Chandra Shekhar Azad Memorial]]
[[File:Queen Victoria's Memorial in Alfred park,Allahabad, U.P., India..jpg|right|thumb|Victoria Memorial]]
[[File:KITLV 91941 - Unknown - Thornhill Mayne Memorial at Allahabad in India - Around 1860.tif|right|thumb|Thornhill Mayne Memorial (c 1860)]]

'''Chandrashekhar Azad Park''' (also known by its [[List of renamed places in India|former name]] '''Alfred Park''', and '''Company Bagh''' during the [[Company Raj]]) is a public park in [[Allahabad]]. Built in 1870 to mark [[Alfred, Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha|Prince Alfred's]] visit to the city, with an area of 133 acres, it is the biggest park in Allahabad.<ref name= TGEIAA>{{cite book |title=The Grove Encyclopedia of Islamic Art and Architecture, Volume 3|author=Jonathan M. Bloom, Sheila Blai|publisher=Oxford University Press|year= 2009|isbn=978-8125013839 |page=57 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=un4WcfEASZwC&q=holy+trinity+church+allahabad&pg=PA57 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nativeplanet.com/allahabad/attractions/alfred-park/ |title=Alfred Park, Allahabad |author= |website=nativeplanet.com |access-date=13 September 2013}}</ref> It was renamed after freedom fighter [[Chandra Shekhar Azad]], who sacrificed his life here, during the [[Indian independence struggle]] in 1931.

==History==

In 1870 old cantonments were transformed into a park when, after the [[Rebellion of 1857]], new areas were developed.

==Location==
The park is situated in the neighborhood of [[Georgetown, Allahabad|Georgetown]] and is surrounded by [[Tagoretown]], [[Civil Lines, Allahabad|Civil Lines]] and the [[University of Allahabad]]. Its coordinates are N25°27'9",E80°50,51"

==Landmarks==
Being a big park it has some of very important heritage and recreational sites.
*'''Chandra Shekhar Azad Memorial''', where Azad sacrificed his life.
*'''Victoria Memorial'''. Large canopy made of Italian limestone, dedicated to [[Queen Victoria]]. It was opened on 24 March 1906 by [[James Digges La Touche]].<ref>{{cite book |last=Chandra |first=Ramesh |title=Cities and towns of India |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=8-ZOAAAAMAAJ&q=queen+victoria |year=2004 |publisher=Commonwealth Publishers |page=393|isbn=9788171698080 }}</ref> The canopy once sheltered a huge statue of Queen Victoria which was later removed.<ref>{{cite book |last=Michell |first=George |title=The Penguin Guide to the Monuments of India: Islamic, Rajput, European |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=fa5NAAAAYAAJ&q=Thornhill+Mayne+Memorial |year=1989 |publisher=[[Penguin Books]] |page=202|isbn=9780140084252 }}</ref>
*'''[[Prayag Sangeet Samiti]]''', a music training institute.
*'''[[Madan Mohan Malviya Stadium]]'''
*'''[[Allahabad Museum]]'''
*'''[[Allahabad Public Library]]'''<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://gigapan.com/gigapans/83948|title=Allahabad Public Library - Thornhill and Mayne Memorial}}</ref>

Being the biggest park, it attracts a large number of people. according to an estimate, approx 5000 people visit this park in duration of 4:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

==See also==
* [[List of tourist attractions in Allahabad]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}
ADA (Allahabad Development Authority)
Google Earth

{{Allahabad landmarks}}

[[Category:Tourist attractions in Allahabad]]
[[Category:Gardens in Uttar Pradesh]]
[[Category:Memorials to Chandra Shekhar Azad]]