365Telugu.com online news,August 20th, 2023: A visit to Lucknow, the city of Nawabs, will bring a lot of fun and enjoyment. Lucknow, located on the banks of the Gomati River, is also a world-renowned city as the capital of Uttar Pradesh, the country’s largest state. Multiple cultures and traditions attract tourists from home and abroad.
Rumi Darwaza: It is one of the historical buildings in Lucknow. In the year 1784, Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula Rumi built the Darwaza Imambara. It took two years to build. This gate is about 60 feet high.
The Clock Tower is just a few steps away from the Rumi Darwaja. Located in front of the Imambara, it is also known as Hussainabad Ghantaghar. The height of this clock tower is about 221 feet. It is considered to be the tallest clock tower in India. It was built in 1881 by Nasir-u-Din Haidarcha. https://www.uptourism.gov.in/en/page/lucknow
The most surprising thing is that no pillar was used in the construction of this 221 feet tall bell tower. This clock tower is modeled after London’s Big Ben (famous clock tower). The wheels of this clock tower are also said to be bigger than Big Ben.
One of the historic buildings of Lucknow, Bara Imambara or Asifi Imambara was built in 1784 by Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula. Its founder was Kifayat-Ullah. The influence of Islam on the architecture here is great. The winding paths, artefacts, sculptures, intricate artefacts like these labyrinthine secret tunnels make it even more special.
Lucknow Botanical Garden holds a prestigious position among the botanical centers of India. It is located in the heart of the city. The garden is spread over an area of about 150 hectares. Here you can see different species of flowers. This beautiful garden was established by Nawab Wajid Ali Shah, the last Nawab of Awadh.
Begum Hazrat Mahal Park is located at Parivartan Chowk. This place is not only beautiful but also has its own presence and history. Begum Hazrat Mahal, also known as Begum of Awadh, was the second wife of Nawab Wajid Ali Shah of Awadh.
After her husband was exiled to Calcutta by the British, she captured Lucknow and continued her rule in the princely state of Awadh. Begum Hazrat Mahal, who played a key role in the freedom struggle, led the revolution in Lucknow in 1857. The park is named in his memory. https://www.uptourism.gov.in/en/page/lucknow