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talks context for the name, that in the present use the modern name but use an older name in appropriate contexts when modern sources do the same. So an interesting question, for sources published after Allahabad was renamed, what do they say?
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impressive height in feet, standing at approximately 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 meters). Discover the real dimensions behind his larger-than-life persona and how his towering presence has left an indelible mark on
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is very specific "Use the name of the birthplace at the time of birth" and also "What the place may correspond to on a modern map is a matter for an article's main text."
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Starting this because it's an interesting discussion. At least in the infobox, the template docs call out to use the name in effect at the relevant time
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at the time. There may be suggestions below for improving the article. Once these issues have been addressed, the article can be
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There are several articles where besides the old name, the present name is given in brackets. Eg: Former PM
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The English in both the main article and Talk is not too good. I intend editing the main article.
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