Visit Lucknow
Welcome to the city of ‘Ada’ and ‘Tehzeeb’, a city that has much more to it than what meets the eyes. From its most crowded alleys to towering obscure architecture, there is a whiff of its multicultural soul everywhere. The capital of Uttar Pradesh is still carrying its centuries-old values and traditions – in its food, buildings, and in its people. History The capital of Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow, was once known as the Awadh region. Throughout history, it has been ruled by different rulers belonging to different cultures– from Mughals to British – all of whom have left an unerasable mark on the city’s culture. Traditionally, the Lucknow we know today was once the capital of Awadh Pradesh. During the Mughal rule, Delhi Sultanate administered its whole region. Later on, it was ruled by Nawabs of Awadh. The city also came under British rule when Lord Clive collectively defeated troops of Mughals, Nawab of Awadh, and Nawab of Bengal. Lucknow then went under the reign of the East India Co