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The Nawabs were an integral part of the city's architecture as they were the few with the means to construct the monuments that still hold today. [1] These were the Iranian group of Mughal nobility and therefore held a close connection to Persian ideologies which influenced a lot of their stylistic features, for example, the animal motifs like the fish emblem. [2]
It was renamed in 1980 as Government College of Architecture. In 2000 it was renamed as Faculty of Architecture and later renamed as Faculty of Architecture and Planning. It imparts a 5-year Bachelor of Architecture degree course and is affiliated to Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (formerly Uttar Pradesh Technical University), Lucknow.
The building had patterned walls and unusually no inner courtyard as was traditional in Indian architecture. The building therefore had a smaller footprint and did not extend over a large area but was taller than traditional local architecture. Like its neighbour, La Constantia, it is located on the banks of Lucknow's main river, the Gomti. [1]
Husainabad Clock Tower is a clock tower located in the Lucknow city of India. [1] It was constructed to mark the arrival of Sir George Couper, the lieutenant governor of North-West Province. It was built at a cost 1.75 Lakhs Rs. [2] [3] The tower showcases a fusion of Mughal and Victorian architectural elements. [4]
Firangi Mahal is a building complex located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. The word Firang (originally referring to Franks) refers to Europeans and Mahal means palace in Persian . The name originated from the fact that original owners of this Mahal were Europeans .
Universities and colleges in Lucknow (5 C, 31 P) Pages in category "Buildings and structures in Lucknow" The following 27 pages are in this category, out of 27 total.
Mughal architecture Location in eastern Uttar Pradesh, India The Chattar Manzil ( Urdu : چھتر منزل , Hindi : छतर मंज़िल ), or Umbrella Palace is a building in Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh which served as a palace for the rulers of Awadh and their wives .
The Bara Imambara is among the grandest buildings of Lucknow. [3] The design of the Imambara was acquired through a competitive process. The winner was a Delhi architect Kifayatullah, [1] who also lies buried in the main hall of the Imambara. It is another unique aspect of the building that the sponsor and the architect lie buried beside each ...