Population : 1,800,000
Main Languages : Hindi, English.
Telephone area code : 0522
The capital city of Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow first rose to prominence as the capital city of the Nawabs of Awadh. These rulers ruled a region of north central India for about a century after the decline of Mughal empire and most interesting monuments in Lucknow date from the period. The capital was shifted from Faizabad to Lucknow by Asaf-ud-Daula. Before that Sardar Jang lived in and ruled from Delhi. After that all the nawabs were hopeless in running the state of affairs. However, the nawabs were great patrons of the art, especially dance and music, and Lucknow?s reputation as a city of culture and gracious living stems for this time.
Main Languages : Hindi, English.
Telephone area code : 0522
The capital city of Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow first rose to prominence as the capital city of the Nawabs of Awadh. These rulers ruled a region of north central India for about a century after the decline of Mughal empire and most interesting monuments in Lucknow date from the period. The capital was shifted from Faizabad to Lucknow by Asaf-ud-Daula. Before that Sardar Jang lived in and ruled from Delhi. After that all the nawabs were hopeless in running the state of affairs. However, the nawabs were great patrons of the art, especially dance and music, and Lucknow?s reputation as a city of culture and gracious living stems for this time.
