Chowk, Allahabad

Chowk is a neighborhood in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. It is the historic city centre of Old Allahabad. It is one of the oldest & largest business markets of India & lies in Old Allahabad.HistoryChowk is a historical point, where once stood the Neem tree where numerous freedom fighters were hanged in the first Indian War of Independence. The old church is situated here. The Grand Trunk Road passed through Chowk in its early days. The area once had, residence of Pt Motilal Nehru and his son, Jawaharlal Nehru,the first Prime minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru was born in an area called Mir Ganj, which is now, unfortunately, notorious Red light district of Allahabad. The other dignities who belong to this area are: Pt Madan Mohan Malviya Pt Hariprasad ChaurasiaGeographyChowk is situated in southern part of Allahabad Municipal council.1 Its part of ganges plain with Alluvium soil