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Lucknow is the city of Nawabs. The city contributes a substantial input to the Indian history. Lucknow has always ruled as one of the most prominent centers of Muslim cultural influence in South Asia along with Delhi, Lahore and Hyderabad. The Chikankari embroidery, Lucknowi kababs, Qauwwali patronized by Lucknow Nawabs are know all over the country.
During the reigns of Nawabs who built numerous Palaces, Mosques, Bungalows and monuments the city rose to prominence. The most memorable and widely known Nawab of Lucknow is undoubtedly Nawab Wajid Ali Shah. As Nawabs lost the battle of Buxar in the year 1764 the city passed to East India Company. The city remained the capital of Awadh or Oudh province of the British and went on to become the capital Central Province and in turn Uttar Pradesh.
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Lucknow has many monuments worth visiting. The most famous among these are Imambara. Among the many Imambara Chota Imambara, Bada Imambara and Shah Najaf Imambara are worth mentioning.
Cuisine of Lucknow
Under the royal patronage the culinary art of Lucknow was raised to a fine art like other art forms. One favorite pursuit of Awadh was perfecting the art of cooking. The bawarchis and rakabdars of Awadh, are widely known for their finesse.
Lucknow Fast facts
Location Central Uttar Pradesh, India
Climate Summer 43°C to 30°C, Winter 25 °C to 5 °C
Best time to visit October to March
Nearest Airport Lucknow Airport
Must Visits Bada Imambada, Chota Imambada etc.
Language spoken Hindi, Urdu and English
Prime attraction
Bada Imambada The Bada Imambada was built by Asaf-ud-Daula in the year 1784 as a part of the famine relief project. It is a big domed hall with a length of 50 m and a height of 15 m. The famous bhul bhulaiya is there. There is also a mosque with two tall mianarets over there.
Located on the northwestern part of Lucknow near river Gomti the Bada Imambada witnesses innumerable tourists every year from across the country.
Chota Imambara Chota Imambara is an impressive monument located in the Old City area of Lucknow. Also known as Husseinabad Imambara Chota Imambara is the landmark of Lucknow. Chota Imambara was the office of the erstwhile Husseinabad trust that owned the city once.
Muhammad Ali Shah the then Nawab of Awadh commissioned Chota Imambara under 'Food for Work' program started to bring relief for the city populace. The building has been designed on the Charbagh pattern and is Indo-Islamic in nature. The interiors have some very good Arabic calligraphy and glassworks.
How to get there
By Air: Lucknow city is well connected with the other key cities of the country by air. The main airport is Amausi that is about 15 km away from the main city area. Almost all the private and public service providers have regular scheduled flights to the Lucknow.
By Rail: Two railway junctions namely Charbagh and Lucknow Lucknow connect the city with other cities of India.
By Road: You can reach Lucknow by road easily from surrounding areas. Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation plies several buses to cities like Bhopal, Delhi, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Agra, Varanasi and Mathura.
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