Dargah of Hazrat Abbas in Lucknow
About
Lucknow Lucknow
pronunciation (help·info) is the capital city of the
state of Uttar Pradesh, India. It had a population of 2,541,101
in 2006[1] . Lucknow is also the administrative headquarters
of Lucknow District and Lucknow Division.
Origin
of name
In ancient times, Lucknow was part of Kosala kingdom (modern Ayodhya) ruled by Ikshvaku dynasty to which Lord Rama belongs. It is believed that he gave the territory comprising of modern Lucknow to his devoted brother Lakshman. Therefore, the original name of Lucknow was Lakshmanpur, popularly known as Lakhanpur or Lachmanpur[citation needed]. Other stories mention that Lucknow was named after a very influential person called 'Lakhan Ahir' who built the fort 'Qila Lakhan'. The name 'Qila Lakhan' later became Lucknow.
In ancient times, Lucknow was part of Kosala kingdom (modern Ayodhya) ruled by Ikshvaku dynasty to which Lord Rama belongs. It is believed that he gave the territory comprising of modern Lucknow to his devoted brother Lakshman. Therefore, the original name of Lucknow was Lakshmanpur, popularly known as Lakhanpur or Lachmanpur[citation needed]. Other stories mention that Lucknow was named after a very influential person called 'Lakhan Ahir' who built the fort 'Qila Lakhan'. The name 'Qila Lakhan' later became Lucknow.
History
Lucknow's medieval history begins with its elevation to a capital city under the Nawabs of Awadh. The architectural contributions of the Awadh rulers, many paintings of whom are maintained at the Art Gallery today, include numerous Masjids and palaces. Of the monuments standing today, the Bara Imambara, the Chhota Imambara, and the Roomi Darwaza are notable examples, although neglect by the authorities has put them in danger of turning into ruins.
Lucknow's medieval history begins with its elevation to a capital city under the Nawabs of Awadh. The architectural contributions of the Awadh rulers, many paintings of whom are maintained at the Art Gallery today, include numerous Masjids and palaces. Of the monuments standing today, the Bara Imambara, the Chhota Imambara, and the Roomi Darwaza are notable examples, although neglect by the authorities has put them in danger of turning into ruins.
The
province of Awadh (anglicized to Oudh) was annexed by the British
rulers of India in 1856. In the Indian Rebellion of 1857(also
known as First War of Indian Independence), the garrison based
at the Residency in Lucknow was besieged by rebel forces. The
famous Siege of Lucknow was relieved first by forces under the
command of Sir Henry Havelock and Sir James Outram, followed
by a stronger force under Sir Colin Campbell. Today the ruins
of the Residency, and the picturesque Shaheed Smarak offer reminiscences
of Lucknow's role in the events.
During
the siege of the Residency in 1857, it was the students of La
Martiniere College that went ahead to defend the Residency.
For the valour that they displayed, La Martiniere College at
Lucknow was awarded the battle honours of the British Empire.
Thus making it the first college to receive such honors.
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