Allahabad UniversityOne of the most famous universities of India, it has a sprawling campus, graced by fine buildings in Victorian and Islamic architectural styles.
Designed by Sir William Emerson, and opened in 1886, the former college is a fine example of 'Indo-saracenic' architecture. It has a 200 feet tower made of pale-yellow sandstone with marble and mosaic floors. It was later established as the University of Allahabad, one of the most reputed universities in India and its faculties include Arts, Commerce, Law, Medicine and Science. The University includes the Kausambi Museum with various artifacts from Kausambi including pottery, terracotta figurines, coins, beads and bangles.
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