Wednesday, November 16, 1983

1983 India: Lucknow (11/15/1983)

Tuesday, November 15, 1983
View from Hotel Clarks Avadh in Lucknow
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.
Bridge over the central pool
Hussainabad Imambara
Hussainabad Imambara
Hussainabad Imambara
Hussainabad Imambara clock tower
Gateway to the British Residency
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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