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Ghantaghar Lucknow
Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, is a city of many charms and attractions. One of them is the Ghanta Ghar, or the Clock Tower, which stands tall in the heart of the old city. It was built in 1881 by Nawab Nasir-ud-Din Haider for the arrival of Sir George Cooper, the first lieutenant governor…
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A history of Butler Palace
The Butler Palace, also known as the British Residency, is an important historical landmark in Lucknow, India. It was built in 1800 during the British Raj as the residence of the British Resident General, Sir John Butler. In 1857, during the Indian Rebellion, the palace became the site of a major battle between Indian soldiers…
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Hussainabad Clock Tower
The Clock Tower in Lucknow, also known as Hussainabad Clock Tower, is a prominent historical landmark located in the heart of the city. It was constructed in the late 19th century during the reign of Nawab Nasir-ud-Din Haider, the third Nawab of Awadh, as a part of a larger complex known as the Hussainabad Imambara.…