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LUCKNOW- THE CITY OF NAWAB’S
Presented by, Gaurav RaiPGDM 2nd semSunstone Eduversity
General information• Capital of Uttar Pradesh• Area : 32440sq.km• Population :2901475 [2015]• Altitude :123 meters above sea level• Rainfall :July to September• Language :Hindi, English, Urdu• STD Code :0522
Chronology• 1720-39 Sadat Khan defeats Shelikhzadas on Lucknow• 1756-75 Shuja-ud-Daula looses his influence to the
British at the battle of Buxer.• 1775-98 Asaf-ud-daula shifts his capital from Faizabad to
Lucknow- enlivens the city with claude Martin.• 1848-56 Wajid Ali Shah bulid Kaiserbagh for Poets and
Dancers• 1857-58 The Mutiny Uprising and the siege of the British
Residency in Lucknow make news all over the world• 1862 arrivals of Railways in Lucknow • 1942 ‘Quit India’ movement• 1947 August independence and partition
More About Lucknow• Also known as Awadh
• Is a land of Nawabs and kababs
• Well known for its ‘tehzeeb’ or extreme delicacy and cultivated manners
• ‘pehele aap’ meaning before you is inherent to every person
• Lucknow Mahotsav – Arranged every year in the months of nov-dec- revives the glory of the city
• The modern city sprawls on the both sides of river Gomti
Art and Crafts • World renowned for Chikan work- a
unique craft involving fine hand embroidery, on fabrics like muslin silk, chiffon, organza, doriya
• Embroidered on the kurats, saree, salwar suts,
• Mainly done in the chowk and Daliganj area
Also famous for • Jardosi(Gold Embroidered) on silk fabric • Jewelry enameling• The ‘itr’ or perfumes
Important MonumentsASAFI or IMAMBARA• Built by Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula in
1784• Also Known as ‘Bhul Bhulaiya’• Central hall-20000 tone roof –
largest room in the world –unsupported by pillars
• It is said that while one group of the poor built it during the day time, another group dismantled it at night, providing endless employment.
Hussainabad or chhota imambara • Built by Nawab Mohammad Ali Shah between 1837-42• Has a golden dome and numerous turrets and minarets.
CHARBAGH RAILWAY STATION• Built in 1914• Fine blend of Rajasthani and Mughal style
• CHATTER MANZIL• Built by Nawab Ghazi-ud-din Haider• Completed by his Nasir-u-din Haider• Chatter Manzil means ‘’umbrella palace’’.
• LUCKNOW RESIDENCY• Built between 1780-1800• Residency was then used as official
residence of the British resident• Britishers took refuge here in Mutiny of
1857
RUMI DARWAZA • Built by Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula in 1784• Is a 60 ft. high ornate gate• Built on lines of one of the gates of constant temple.
LA-MARTIERE• Built by Major general claude martin, a French soldier and
the richest European in Lucknow.• Blende Italian architecture style with the native Hindu and
Muslim style• Now a leading educational institution of the city.
SpecialtyNon veg• Kebab
• Tunde kabab
• Kakori kebab• Sami kebab
• Lucknowi biryani
Veg• Ghuniya ki sabji• Lauki ki kheer• Jalebis• Lassi [Aminabadi]