About Us nbsp University of Allahabad nbsp has always occupied an esteemed place among the Universities of India for over a century Established on rd September it is the fourth oldest University of India after Calcutta Bombay and Madras University The credit for conceiving a large Central College in Allahabad now named as Prayagraj eventually to develop into a University goes to Sir William Muir Lt Governor of United Provinces As a result of his initiative the foundation stone of the Muir Central College named after him was laid on Dec by His Excellency Lord Northbrook Sir William Muir said on the occasion quot The establishment of a central college at Allahabad now named as Prayagraj has been my earnest desire ever since I assumed my present office quot Shortly after coming here I found that a strong wish prevailed among the chief people of the place for a better means of education Read More