Lucknow is my second home. My uncles stays here. I like the Nawabi styles and rituals of this city. Now Lucknow is the capital of Uttar Pradesh but once it played very important part in the history of India. It has a great historical value.
Gomati river divides the city in two parts.
Lucknow as a Historical Place:-
Lucknow is a beautiful city. The Nawab of Ayodhya Asaf-u-daulla established it in the year 1775. He transferred his capital from Faizabad to the bank of river Gomati. After that so much of rulers ruled this place. The Islamic architecture of Lucknow is world famous. British took the rules of Lucknow just before the great revolt of 1857. The ?sepahis? were able to capture Lucknow 1 year. But in 19th March 1858 British recaptured the city. They killed so much of people at that time. ?Bada & Chota Imambara?, ?Rumi Darwaja?, ?Jamme Mosque?, ?Clock Tower?, ?Picture Gallery? etc are famous places of Lucknow.
Bada Imambara is one of the best buildings in the world. The bhulbhulaiya of Bada Imambara is really incredible. It was established by Nawab Asaf-Ud-Daula in the year 1784. Without guide it is very difficult to exit from Bhulbhulaiya. It opens from 6-00 to 17-00.
To go Chota Imambara from Bare Imambara you will find Rumi Darwaja and Clock Tower. The height of the clock tower is 68 feet. It was established by Nawab Nassiruddin Haider in the year 1887. It costs 1 lakh 20 thousands of Indian money at that time. In the north of Clock tower picture gallery of the Nawabs of Ayodhya is situated.
Chota Imambara was established by Mohammad Ali Shah. The building also is quite an interesting one.
Beside these Chattar Manjil Palace, Marter Memorial, The residency complex, Lucknow zoo, Lucknow Museum etc are visiting places of Lucknow.
Conclusion
Lucknow is a great city of Biriani and Sohan Halua. The Nawabi culture of Lucknow is great.
As a city Lucknow is very neat and clean. The Lucknow railway station is also very beautiful to watch. River side of the city is pretty stunning. The best time to come in Lucknow is from October to March. Don?t come here at the summer. It is too much hot here.
Above all Lucknow is a very good city for historical experience and traveling.