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An imposing gateway built by Nawab Asaf-Ud-Daula in 1784, modelled after a historical gate in Constantinople (present-day Istanbul). It used to be a gateway to the Nawab's palace, but unfortunately the palace was destroyed by the British in 1857.
The Rumi Darwaza, in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India, is a gateway which was built by Nawab Asaf-Ud-Daula in 1784. It is an example of Awadhi architecture. The Rumi Darwaza is sixty feet tall and was modeled after the Sublime Porte in Istanbul.
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नौबत ख़ाना Naubat Xānā
टीले वाली मस्जिद Ṭīle Vālī Masjid
A mosque with a tomb of Shah Peer Mohammad.
बड़ा इमामबाड़ा Baṛā Imāmbāṛā
A large and impressive tomb complex built in 1783. There is an interesting labyrinth inside, called Bhool Bhulaiya (भूल भुलैया Bhūl Bhulaiyā). You could easily spend half a day wandering around these beautiful but crumbling examples of Mughal architecture. If you hire a guide, do not expect him to know the way around; some are known to get lost in the labyrinth. The ticket also includes the Chhota Imambara, the Husainabad clock tower and picture gallery. Lone couples are not allowed to enter the labyrinth inside the complex without a guide. This prohibition is not brought to notice while buying the entry ticket. You will also have to pay a man ₹2 to mind your shoes while exploring the complex: shoes are not allowed inside.
Ghanta Ghar
A British landmark, set in a park with a somewhat poorly-curated picture gallery, and a lake. A great place for sunset.
छोटा इमामबाड़ा Choṭā Imāmbāṛā
An imposing mausoleum built by the third Nawab of Awadh in 1837.