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The story of Lucknow is equally rooted in myth and legends as it is shaped by centuries of political shifts and cultural evolution. Nestled on the banks of the Gomti River, the city’s origins, and its name, is often linked with the epic Ramayana, where it is recorded to have been founded by…
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Lucknow, a city of monumental cultural legacy, owes much of its vibrant heritage to the Nawabs of Awadh or Oudh. While the Mughals laid its foundations, the Nawabs elevated Lucknow to unmatched grandeur. The Nawabi era began in 1722 with Saadat Khan, who established Awadh as a semi-autonomous…
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In most historical cities, heritage is tied to grand buildings, where walls, halls and minarets silently narrate tales of the past. However, Lucknow stands an exception. Here, history is not merely confined to architectural marvels but continues to thrive in everyday life, carried forward through…
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If Lucknow is known for one thing beyond its rich history and refined culture, it is its legendary kebabs, with the Tunday Kebabi outlet being the most iconic. However, Haji Murad Ali, or Tunday Mian, was not the first to create galawat ke kebab. Before these melt-in-the-mouth delicacies emerged…
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By mid-morning, Lucknow’s streets are already teeming with life. Shopkeepers call out to customers, hawkers set up their stalls, and pheriwalas (travelling salesmen) offer bags and sunglasses to passersby. In one corner, large shops are stacked with freshly made snacks, while pushcarts overflow…
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Lucknow’s blend of Nawabi grandeur and Awadhi elegance, its stunning monuments and bustling bazaars have long fascinated Indian cinema, continuing to inspire filmmakers today. Who would not remember watching Meena Kumari in Pakeezah (1972) and Rekha in Umrao Jaan (1981) performing the marvellous…
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