Surrender of Allahabad Fort

Date: January 12, 1659 • Location: Daraganj, India

The fort at Allahabad was surrendered to the forces of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb.

Allahabad Fort was built by the Mughal emperor Akbar at Allahabad in 1583. The fort stands on the banks of the Yamuna, near its confluence with the Ganges. It is classified by the Archaeological Survey of India as a monument of national importance.