Lucknow

Contents • 1 Background to the siege • 2 Rebellion begins • 3 Initial attacks • 4 First relief attempt • 5 First relief of Lucknow • 6 Second siege • 7 Preparations for second relief • 8 Second relief • 8.1 Storming of Secundra Bagh • 8.2 Storming of the Shah Najaf • 8.3 Residency reached • 9 The evacuation • 10 Aftermath • 11 Representation in popular culture • 12 References • 12.1 Footnotes • 12.2 Bibliography • 13 Further reading • 14 External links On 23 May, Lawrence began fortifying the Residency and laying in supplies for a siege; large numbers of British civilians made their way there from outlying districts. On 30 May (the Muslim festival of On 4 June, there was a rebellion at On 30 June, Lawrence learned that the rebels were gathering north of Lucknow and ordered a reconnaissance in force, despite the available intelligence being of poor quality. Although he had comparatively little military experience, Lawrence led the expedition himself. The expedition was not very well organised. The troops were forced to march without food or adequate water during the hottest part of the day at the height of summer, and at the Lieutenant As a result of the defeat, the detached turreted building, Machchhi Bhawan (Muchee Bowan), which contained 200 barrels (~27 t) of gunpowder and a large supply of ball Lawrence retreated into the Residency, where the 2) of ground, and the garrison (855 British officers and soldiers, 712 Indians, 153 civilian volunteers, with 1,280 non-combatan...

The capital and the largest city of Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow, situated on the banks of river Gomti, welcomes you with a heartwarming note of" Muskuraiyein, kyunki aap Lucknow mein hai". A city of kebabs and nawabs, of architecture and history, of literature and culture – that is Lucknow in a nutshell for you. From a slice of rich colonial history to modernized museums, this artistic hub of Awadh region beautifully brings together the opulence of a glittering past and the simplicity of a modern city. New Lucknow, on the other hand, hosts people of varied cultures and is structurally planned with wide roads, shopping malls and parks built to serve diverse entertainment purposes. The most famous among these parks are the The people of Lucknow are known for their courtly manners and endearing ' pehle aap' (you first) culture, which always leaves behind a smile on the faces of its visitors. Also known as the City of Tehzeeb and quite synonymous to the City of Nawabs, Lucknow is the land of close-knit culture andlong-heldtraditions. This city hosts some of the most indulging pieces of history through its architecture, culture and cuisine. Architecture Some of the ancientmonuments that play a vital role in upholding the title of the "City of Tehzeeb" are the Bara Imambara, the Kaiserbagh Palace, the British Residency, Jama Masjid and the Tombs of Sa'adat Ali Khan and the Begum. Rumi Darwaza, Chhota Imambara, Shah Najaf Imambara, Dilkusha Koti Palaces, Chattar Manzil, Sikandar Bagh ...

ABOUT DISTRICT Lucknow is the capital city of Uttar Pradesh and it has always been a multicultural city. Courtly manners, beautiful gardens, poetry, music, and fine cuisine patronized by the Persian-loving Shia Nawabs of the city are well known amongst Indians and students of South Asian culture and history.

• Uttar Pradesh Sprinkled with Islamic and British Raj–era architecture, stuffed with fascinating bazaars and famed throughout India for its food, the capital of Uttar Pradesh is something of a sleeper: plenty worth seeing, but often overlooked by travelers. Central Lucknow features wide boulevards, epic monuments and several parks and gardens that contribute to an atmosphere of faded grandiosity.

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Among Lucknow’s educational institutions are the University of Lucknow (founded 1921), a music academy, an institute of Muslim theology, the Central Drug Research Institute (1951), an arts-and-crafts college, and a state museum. The city also has a botanical garden and a national This article was most recently revised and updated by