Allahabad ( Prayagraj ) became the capital of India for a single day on January 4, 1858.
This incident happened after the British successfully suppressed the revolt of 1857.
On that day, a grand ceremony was held in Minto park, Allahabad.
Here transfer of power from East India company to British crown was officially announced.
Queen's proclamation was read in different languages to reach people across all regions.
This decision was directly linked to the revolt of 1857.
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