Location
Also known as Madan Mohan Malavya Park, Minto park is situated on the banks of river Yamuna, west of the Allahabad Fort. It was from here that Lord Canning read out Queen Victoria’s Proclamation in 1858—the transfer of power from East India Company to Queen’s rule was effected. In 1910 Lord Minto laid the foundation for the park. The main attraction of the park is four lions statues mounting atop a white stone memorial.