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

5. 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

6. Important Monuments ASAFI 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.

7. Hussainabad or chhota imambara • Built by Nawab Mohammad Ali Shah between 1837-42 • Has a
golden dome and numerous turrets and minarets.

8. 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

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. Specialty Non veg • Kebab • Tunde kabab • Kakori kebab • Sami kebab • Lucknowi biryani

12. Veg • Ghuniya ki sabji • Lauki ki kheer • Jalebis • Lassi [Aminabadi]