Tuesday, November 15, 1983
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View from Hotel Clarks Avadh in Lucknow |
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Hussainabad Imambara Entrance Gateway |
The Hussainabad Imambara was built in 1838 as a congregation hall for Shia Muslims, and mausoleum for its builder, Muhammed Ali Shah, the third Nawab of Awadh.
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Bridge over the central pool |
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Hussainabad Imambara |
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Hussainabad Imambara |
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Hussainabad Imambara |
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Hussainabad Imambara clock tower |
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Gateway to the British Residency |
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British Residency |
The British Residency was built 1780-1800 for the British Resident General. During the Indian Rebellion of 1857, the Siege of Lucknow resulted in the British abandoning the Residency.
Depart Lucknow 18:55 delayed 19:05.
Arrive Delhi 19:45.
Wednesday, November 16, 1983
Today was red tape day, trying to get a permit to enter Assam.
Next: Pushkar Camel Fair 1.
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