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5 days ago · It was Sadar-un-nisa and Safdurjung’s only son, Shuja-ud-Daula (born 1731) who laid the foundation of Lucknow as the future capital. His eldest son, Asaf-ud-Daula (born 1748) the fourth and arguably the most loved Nawab of Awadh built upon the foundation of Lucknow laid by Shuja-ud-Daula and shifted his capital there.
Jul 1, 2024 · In the year 1773 the to-be Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula decided to shift his capital from Faizabad to Lucknow on a whim. He didn't get along with his mother and so decided to move out. At the time a famine had broken out in and around the city of Lucknow because of a severe drought.
Jun 28, 2024 · The 18th-century edifice, constructed during the reign of Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula, is undergoing restoration by the Archeological Survey of India (ASI) using traditional mortar and techniques.
Sporting a fresh look, with the hue of ‘Surkhi’ mortar, now the 80-foot-high ornate and majestic structure, built in 1784 by Nawab Asaf-Ud-Daula, stands refurbished as a glowing testament to ...
Jun 14, 2024 · The Bara Imambara and the Bhool Bhulaiya were built by Nawab of Awadh, Asaf-ud-Daula in 1784. It is the second largest Imambara in India after the Nizamat Imambara. The Bhool Bhulaiya is a labyrinth of intricately intertwined tunnels where one path has several branches.
Jul 2, 2024 · The fifth Nizam, Afzal-ud-Daula (1857-1868), was born in this palace. He lived in it for a long period. The sixth Nizam, Nawab Mir Mahboob All Khan, (1869-1911) was also born and lived in Purani Haveli for most of his life. Hence the glory of Purani Haveli was at its peak during his time.
The exact origins of the flower market remain uncertain, but historians believe it dates back to the reign of Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula, beginning in 1775. Initially located in Phool Wali Gali in...
