Ep 8- Exploring the mystical city of Prayagraj with Nilesh Narayan

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Today we’ll take a dip in the holy waters of Prayagraj. This is city of triveni sangam, the meeting of holy rivers Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati and the historic location for Kumb mela. As the Mughals moved to Prayagraj and enchanted the city with their splendid architecture, we see constructions like Khusro Bagh. We’re in today’s episode investigating its social, political and architectural background. Skipping forward in time we’ll explore the colonial architecture of multiple churches and universities housed in the city. so let’s dive right into it.