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RESIDENCY; An Eye-Witness of Freedom Struggle

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                             India owe its Freedom to the struggles of its Freedom Fighters and many such brave Revolutionists. Many places in India are still standing straight with signs of their struggles and holding some told and untold stories.                           Lucknow, which is the capital city of Uttar Pradesh, is also glorified with one such place which is named as Residency and is located in the heart of the city. This place which now only has remains of once a very beautiful residents made by Nawab Saadat Ali Khan for British Resident Officers.                                                             ...

Knowing Lucknow

               Lucknow is the capital city of one of the most populated state of India which is Uttar Pradesh. One can easily get here from New Delhi, the capital city of India. Distance between New Delhi and Lucknow is approximately 511 kms by train. One can also travel by air if wish.                Best months to visit this city are from October last to 15 December and February starting till April first week, rest of the time the climate is hot and humid here.                 Lucknow is also known as City of Nawabs, as the last ruler here was Nawab Wazid Ali Shah, and city is still continuing the culture. Nawabi impact could be felt here on almost everything including food, clothing, older buildings and most importantly in the behaviour and day to day life of people, which somewhat makes and represents Lucknowites as the royal souls.    ...