Three Rivers and a Tree: the Story of Allahabad University

The University of Allahabad is the fourth oldest university in India, an institution that has produced innumerable political figures, jurists, bureaucrats, writers and men ofetters. Its history resounds with famous names and its inspiring and entertaining campusore has been passed down for decades. The story of the university has been enriched by the many constituent stories of the personalities therein, European and Indian. It counts, amongst itsuminaries, Motilal Nehru, Madan Mohan Malaviya, Dr Meghnad Saha, Harivansh Rai Bachchan, Firaq Gorakhpuri, Dharamvir Bharti and many more. Not to forget vice chancellorsike Sir Sunderal, Ganganatha Jha and Amarnatha Jha, who wereegends in themselves. In this book, Neelum Saran Gour fondly recalls the many stories and anecdotes associated with the University to put together a comprehensive history of this iconic institution. Starting from the inception of the college at what was thenowther Castle to its present-day status, she traces itsong journey of almost 128 years, analyzing the history of the University against the backdrop of the emergence of the Indian nation. Along the way she also reflects on some of the unforgettable personalities that peopled the campus. A centre of highearning, a political hub during the national movement and a celebratediterary nucleus, the story of Allahabad University is one that deserves to be told and, more importantly, read by all.