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Lucknow, a large city in northern India, is the capital of the state of Uttar Pradesh. Toward its center is Rumi Darwaza, a Mughal gateway. Nearby, the 18th-century Bara Imambara shrine has a huge arched hall. Upstairs, Bhool Bhulaiya is a maze of narrow tunnels with city views from its upper balconies. Close by, the grand Victorian Husainabad Clock Tower was built as a victory column in 1881.
British Residency: Also known as the ‘Residency’, this erstwhile residence of the British-era General is an important 1857 mutiny landmark. Located on the Gomti banks river and surrounded by lush gardens, it houses a museum, residential quarters, canons, and a hideout built in 1857.
Rumi Darwaza: This 60-ft. high 17th-century gateway was built by Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula to help people affected by a famine. This Awadhi & Turkish-style architecture, known for its stunning architecture of a beautiful chhatri, intricately-carved flowers, and tall minarets, is what landmarks Lucknow.
Bara Imambara: This world-famous 17th-century grand building used as a worship place, is said to have the largest vaulted chamber in the world. It is known for its labyrinth of passages ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa’, the beautiful Asafi Masjid, and the Shahi Baoli.
Chota Imambara: Built in the 18th-century by the Nawab of Awadh Muhammad Ali Shah, this majestic building houses his and his mother’s mausoleums, large halls adorned with huge chandeliers, and walls inscribed with intricate calligraphy.