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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.
Shah Najaf Imambara was constructed by Nawab Ghazi-ud-Din Haider in 1818, [1] [2] the last nawab wazir and the first King of the Oudh state in 1818 to 1827. The building was named after the term Shah-e-Najaf (King of Najaf) which is an allusion to Ali. [3]
Lucknow is the center of Azadari in India because of the large number of Imambaras in the city. There are multiple replicas of every holy Shia shrine which reflects the efforts of the Nawabs of Awadh (Oudh) to promote Azadari in the Indian sub-continent.
Kanpur is the largest city of Uttar Pradesh in terms of population whereas Lucknow is also the largest city of Uttar Pradesh in terms of area covering an area of 631Km Square which is the most among all cities in UP as per their Municipal Limits.
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.
Lucknow Metro system is the most-quickly built metro system in the world [142] and most economical high-speed rapid transit system project in India. [143] The commencement of civil works started on 27 September 2014. [144] Lucknow has the third largest metro network in the state after Noida, Meerut and Ghaziabad.
The siege of Lucknow was the prolonged defence of the British Residency within the city of Lucknow from rebel sepoys ...
Bara Chattar Manzil (palace) and Farhat Bakhsh in Lucknow, viewed from the south (1862) Shepherd & Roberston. It was constructed by order of Nawab Ghazi Uddin Haider and completed after his death by his successor, Nawab Nasir Uddin Haider. [2] [3] [4] The Chattar Manzil stand on the banks of the River Gomti.