cultural and heritage importance. Bada Imambara complex was
commissioned by the then Nawab of Awadh, Asaf -ud-Daula in the
year 1784. The complex also includes the large Asfi mosque, the
Bhul-Bhulayah (the labyrinth) and a summer palace with running water.
Imambara in Lucknow as this place was the office
of the erstwhileHusseinabad trust that owned the city
once.Chota Imambara is an imposing monument
located in theOld City area of Lucknow close to
Chowk.
Clock Tower: Between the Bara Imambara and Chhota Imambara is the Clock Tower of Lucknow. This huge tower was constructed by Nawab Nasir-ud-Din Haider in the year 1880. The Clock Tower in Lucknow reaches upto a staggering height of 221 feet and is the tallest Clock Tower in India. The Clock tower also has the biggest fitted clock that cost the government around Rs. 1.75 lakhs at that time.
Residency :The ruins of the Residency remind us of the great uprising of 1857 in Lucknow. They are preserved in the same condition in which they came under central protection in the year 1920. The museum has been established keeping in view of its importance during the First War of Indian Independence. The museum is housed in a portion which was annex of the main Residency building and was earlier used for displaying a model of the Residency complex.
The museum, designed to present a visual accounts of the freedom struggle of 1857, consists a model of the Residency, old photographs, lithographs, paintings, documents, period objects such as guns, swords, shields, musketing cannons, rank badges, medals and other items. Diorama and paintings on canvas showing some of the battle at the Residency and other relating to the theme also from part of the display.
The exhibits present the story of 1857 in a chronological order. Original photographs and lithographs of many sites, connected with the uprising, and paintings depicting significant events of the uprising have been displayed along with portraits of local heroes. A number of maps showing strategic positions in Lucknow, the center of the uprising of 1857, map of the Residency and a drawing of the layout of the gallery have also been displayed.
The museum is divided into two parts, ground floor and basement. The ground floor is approached through a large double columned portico at the southern direction. A small room at the entrance leads to the galleries at the ground floor and galleries at the basement through spiral staircases. The ground floor contains four galleries numbering and the basement having seven galleries.
Recently a new gallery has been added to the basement of the museum which houses the artifacts recovered during the excavation in the southern portion of the Residency complex. These include various terracotta human and animal figurines, a loaded revolver, porcelain wares, cannon balls, terracotta roof tiles, fragments of wine bottles, and silver plated whisk fly, etc.
Jama Masjid: In the year 1423, Sultan Ahmed Shah constructed the Jama Masjid in Lucknow. It is built entirely with yellow sandstone and is known for its intricate style of design and architecture. The Jama Masjid of Lucknow is known to be one of the most beautiful mosques of India. The Jama Masjid is also known by the name of Jami Masjid in Lucknow. The mosque is an important place of worship for the Muslims in Lucknow who collect here on all auspicious occasions.
The Jami Masjid is located in the heart of the city of Lucknow. The structure has a combination of Hindu and Muslim architecture. The structure stands upright on 260 pillars that support 15 arched domes that different elevations. The domes are intricately designed and ornamented and are no less than an architectural splendor. The pillars have carvings that have been inspired from Hindu and Jain culture.
The courtyard is a vast area that measures around 75 meters X 66 meters. The western chamber is a big hall that is supported by 260 pillars. The tomb of Sultan Ahmed Shah lies on the Eastern side entrance. It has been beautifully preserved by the concerned authorities. Thus, one can say that Jami Masjid of Lucknow is an architectural wonder in every sense of the word.
Picture Gallery: Standind on the Northern Bank of the Hussainabad tank, this beautiful Brick-Building was built by King Mohammad Ali Shah (1837-42 A.D).It is enclosed on east and south side by wide Verandahs.It has been susequently repaired and improved and now houses a Picture Gallery for the Himan-Size portraits of the Nawabs Of Avadh.
Residency :The ruins of the Residency remind us of the great uprising of 1857 in Lucknow. They are preserved in the same condition in which they came under central protection in the year 1920. The museum has been established keeping in view of its importance during the First War of Indian Independence. The museum is housed in a portion which was annex of the main Residency building and was earlier used for displaying a model of the Residency complex.The museum, designed to present a visual accounts of the freedom struggle of 1857, consists a model of the Residency, old photographs, lithographs, paintings, documents, period objects such as guns, swords, shields, musketing cannons, rank badges, medals and other items. Diorama and paintings on canvas showing some of the battle at the Residency and other relating to the theme also from part of the display.
The exhibits present the story of 1857 in a chronological order. Original photographs and lithographs of many sites, connected with the uprising, and paintings depicting significant events of the uprising have been displayed along with portraits of local heroes. A number of maps showing strategic positions in Lucknow, the center of the uprising of 1857, map of the Residency and a drawing of the layout of the gallery have also been displayed.
The museum is divided into two parts, ground floor and basement. The ground floor is approached through a large double columned portico at the southern direction. A small room at the entrance leads to the galleries at the ground floor and galleries at the basement through spiral staircases. The ground floor contains four galleries numbering and the basement having seven galleries.
Recently a new gallery has been added to the basement of the museum which houses the artifacts recovered during the excavation in the southern portion of the Residency complex. These include various terracotta human and animal figurines, a loaded revolver, porcelain wares, cannon balls, terracotta roof tiles, fragments of wine bottles, and silver plated whisk fly, etc.
The Jami Masjid is located in the heart of the city of Lucknow. The structure has a combination of Hindu and Muslim architecture. The structure stands upright on 260 pillars that support 15 arched domes that different elevations. The domes are intricately designed and ornamented and are no less than an architectural splendor. The pillars have carvings that have been inspired from Hindu and Jain culture.
The courtyard is a vast area that measures around 75 meters X 66 meters. The western chamber is a big hall that is supported by 260 pillars. The tomb of Sultan Ahmed Shah lies on the Eastern side entrance. It has been beautifully preserved by the concerned authorities. Thus, one can say that Jami Masjid of Lucknow is an architectural wonder in every sense of the word.
