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The Story
OrganizerFounded in 1931 and later taken over by the central government, the museum developed around the archaeology of the ancient region around Prayagraj and grew to include modern art, natural history and a notable collection connected to the independence movement and the Nehru family, reflecting the city's prominent role in modern Indian history.
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Cultural Significance
▾The Allahabad Museum preserves the ancient and modern heritage of a historically pivotal region, uniting archaeology, art and the memory of the freedom struggle in one of northern India's important museums.