Heritage Walk to Lucknow

  

Walk to the heritage sites to city Lucknow which is the capital of Uttar Pradesh

1. Shah Mina Shah’s Tomb – 

Nearly three hundred years before the arrival of the Nawabs of Awadh and even earlier to the Mughal governors of the state, Lucknow experienced an influx of Sufi saints. Sheikh Qawam-ud-din and his disciple Shah Mina are two of the earliest Sufi saints, who have their tombs in Lucknow, which is currently the part of Medical College of today. Shah Mina was originally named Mohammed was the son of Qutub-ud-din Siddiqui, who was a relative of Sheikh Qawam-ud-din. The Sheikh had a son who was named Mina, whom he dis-inherited because he did not approve of his son joining the services of the King of Delhi.

2. Bara Imambara - 

Bara Imambara is an Imambara complex built by Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula in Lucknow; the then capital of Awadh in the year 1784. It is also called the Asafi Imambara. Bara means big, and an Imambara is a shrine built by Shia Muslims for the purpose of Azadari. Construction of Bara Imambara was started in 1785, a year of a devastating famine, and one of Asaf-ud-Daula's objectives in embarking on this grandiose project was to provide employment for people in the region for almost a decade while the famine lasted.

3. Rumi Darwaza – 

Rumi Darwaza is also known as Turkish Gate was built by Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula in the year 1784 in Lucknow. Rumi means Roman related to the Roman Empire. It is believed that the gate is called Rumi gate, simply because it was modeled after the gateways if-then Constantinople or Modern Istanbul which during the time was the capital of the Byzantine Empire (Rome). It is adjacent to the Asafi Imambara in Lucknow and has become a logo for the district.

4. Clock Tower – 

Hussainabad Clock Tower is a clock tower located in Lucknow. It was constructed in 1881 by Nawab Nasir-ud-din Haider to mark the arrival of Sir George Couper, 1^st Lieutenant Governor of United Province of Awadh. It was built for Rs. 1.75 lakhs, and is located adjacent to Rumi Darwaza, and is a perfect example of the artistic and structural skills of the Englishmen. 

5. Chhota Imambara – 

Chhota Imambara is also known as Imambara Hussainabad Mubarak is an imposing monument located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. It was built as an Imambara or a congregation hall for Shia Muslims, by Muhammad Ali Shah, the 3^rd Nawab of Awadh in 1838; it was to serve as his own mausoleum and his mother, who is buried beside him. It is situated near the Bara Imambara and on the connecting road stands an imposing gateway known as Rumi Darwaza. 

6. Shish Mahal –

 Shish Mahal was built by Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula. The palace was named as Shish Mahal as it was decorated with mirrors. The Nawab developed that area for living with his family and wazirs.

7. 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 and is also known by the name of Jami Masjid in Lucknow. This mosque is an important place of worship for the Muslims in Lucknow who collect here on all auspicious occasions.