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Lucknow ( / ˈlʌknaʊ /, Hindustani: [ˈləkʰnəuː] ⓘ Lakhnaū) is the capital and the largest city of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh and it is the administrative headquarters of the eponymous district and division.
May 27, 1999 · Lucknow, city, capital of Uttar Pradesh state, northern India. It is located roughly in the center of the state, on the Gomati River about 45 miles (72 km) northeast of Kanpur. In 1775 it became the capital of a Mughal province. It has since grown to be the state’s most populous city.
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Lucknow (Hindi: लखनऊ Lakhnaū) is the capital of Uttar Pradesh and one of the most populous cities in northern India. Lucknow, the "City of the Nawabs", thrives along the banks of Gomti river. The city along with the rest of Awadh fell to the British during the colonial era. Today, Lucknow is dotted with remnants of its rich cultural past.
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- Bara Imambara. This colossal imambara (Shiite tomb complex) is worth seeing in its own right, but the highly unusual labyrinth of corridors inside its upper floors make…
- Residency. The large collection of gardens and ruins that makes up the Residency offers a fascinating historical glimpse of the beginning of the end for the British…
- La Martinière School. This prestigious boarding school – where British pop legend Sir Cliff Richard studied – was designed and built by influential Frenchman Major General…
- Rumi Darwaza. Just beyond the Bara Imambara, the striking Rumi Darwaza was built in the 1780s by Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula. It's unusual but imposing, and said to be a copy…
Jan 13, 2020 · The 13 Best Things to Do in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. These best things to do in Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, incorporate the city's history, architecture, cuisine, arts, and crafts.
Jun 7, 2019 · June 07, 2019. •15 min read. This article was adapted from National Geographic Traveller (UK). The charcoal grills burn strong in Lucknow’s failing light. The streets are alive with smoke and...
