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Guzashta Lucknow is the collection of 54 articles. It tells the history of Lucknow and the rulers of Oudh, [1] and describes the culture and way of life of the people of Lucknow during the late 18th and 19th centuries. [2] The initial chapters are concerned with the history of the area.
Lucknow is known for its Dasheri mangoes, which are exported to many countries. Lucknow has a total of 5.66 per cent of forest cover, the state average being around 7 per cent. [48] Native tree species are: shisham, dhak, mahuamm, babul, neem, peepal, ashok, khajur, mango and gular. [49]
Lucknow, the capital, is a centre of cloth work and embroidery on silk and cotton. Allahabad (Prayagraj) is home to the National Institute of Art & Craft College. Bhadohi produces carpets, a craft which dates back to the 16th century during the reign of Mughal Emperor , Akbar [ 4 ] Bhadohi carpets received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag ...
Lucknow is based on fertile land, and the land below the Himalayan foothills is known as 'Terai' or moist land. It is located in the middle of Ganaetic Plain and reaches Gomati (left of Ganga River), placing it in the center of Uttar Pradesh. [1] The monuments in Lucknow have been influenced by various cultures and religions throughout the years.
Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Samajik Parivartan Sthal, [1] (formerly Ambedkar Memorial Park) [2] is a public memorial in Gomti Nagar, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.The memorial is dedicated to B. R. Ambedkar, an Indian Dalit activist and the first law minister of India.
The All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS) was formed at the Lucknow session of the Congress on 11 April 1936, with the famous nationalist Swami Sahajanand Saraswati elected as its first President, [35] in order to address the longstanding grievances of the peasantry and mobilise them against the zamindari landlords attacks on their occupancy rights ...
Bara Imambara (Urdu: بڑا امامباڑہ), also known as Asafi Imambara, is an imambara complex in Lucknow, India, built by Asaf-ud-Daula, Nawab of Awadh, in 1784. Bara means big. An Imambara is a shrine built by Shia Muslims for the purpose of Azadari. This imambara is the second largest after the Nizamat Imambara.
Pages in category "History of Lucknow" The following 14 pages are in this category, out of 14 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A. Asaf-ud-Daula; B.