Prayagraj (; ), also known as Allahabad, Ilahabad or Prayag, is a metropolis in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is the administrative headquarters of the Prayagraj district—the most populous district in the state and 13th most populous district in India—and the Prayagraj division. The city is the judicial capital of Uttar Pradesh with the Allahabad High Court being the highest judicial body in the state.
Prayagraj (; ), formerly known as Allahabad, Ilahabad or Prayag, is a metropolis in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It functions as the administrative headquarters for the Prayagraj district, which holds the distinction of being the most populous district in the state and among the top 13 districts by population. The city also serves as the judicial capital of Uttar Pradesh with the Allahabad High Court serving as the highest judicial authority.