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Lucknow is the capital of Uttar Pradesh and one of the most populous cities in northern India. Lucknow, the "City of the Nawabs", thrives along the banks of Gomti River.

Overview

Lucknow is the capital of Uttar Pradesh and one of the most populous cities in northern India. Lucknow, the "City of the Nawabs", thrives along the banks of Gomti River. The city along with the rest of Awadh fell to the British during the colonial era.

Historical Timeline

1350

From 1350 onwards, Lucknow and parts of the Awadh region were ruled by the Delhi Sultanate, Sharqi Sultanate, Mughal Empire, Nawabs of Awadh, the British East India Company and the British Raj.

1350

From 1350 onwards, Lucknow and parts of the Awadh region were ruled by the Delhi Sultanate, Sharqi Sultanate, Mughal Empire, Nawabs of Awadh, the British East India Company and the British Raj.

1394

For about eighty-four years (from 1394 to 1478), Awadh was part of the Sharqi Sultanate of Jaunpur.

1394

For about eighty-four years (from 1394 to 1478), Awadh was part of the Sharqi Sultanate of Jaunpur.

1555

Emperor Humayun made it a part of the Mughal Empire around 1555.

1555

Emperor Humayun made it a part of the Mughal Empire around 1555.

Historical Sites

Rumi Darwaza

Hazratganj

Ambedkar Memorial Park

Chota Imambara

Bara Imambara

Notable Figures

Rumi Darwaza

Hazratganj

Ambedkar Memorial Park

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