In 1722, Mughal emperor Muhammad Shah appointed his minister, Mir Muhammad Khan, the governor of Awadh, who then adopted the title of Saadat Khan, declared himself the independent Nawab of Awadh ...

Bihar, often known for its rich history, ancient temples, and cultural heritage, has plenty of hidden gems that can offer a ...

They helped the nawabs to counter British attempts at control, to negotiate with the Mughals and to protect Awadh from political marauders. After a fashion of course. Mukhoty paints vivid pictures ...

When construction of the Bara Imambara began in Lucknow, it was a year of famine. Reportedly, the Nawab of Awadh hired one batch of workers for construction during the day and another for ...

It's a chilly evening in the northern Indian city of Lucknow, the erstwhile seat of the Nawabs of Awadh. We are in the courtyard of Lebua Lucknow, Saraca Estate, a 1930s estate-turned-boutique ...

Wajid Ali Shah, the last nawab of Awadh would have turned 200 in 2022. But it’s only this year that the Sibtainabad Imambara ...

The British Residency or Residency Complex, simply called the Residency, was a series of buildings constructed as a home for the British by Nawab Saadat Ali Khan II of Awadh in 1780-1800 AD as a ...

There are many beautiful gardens, interesting museums and grand historical places to visit in Lucknow, the city of Nawabs. Among these, the Bada Imambara, Kaiserbagh Palace complex, British ...

Diljit Dosanjh indulged in the taste of Awadh and explores the City of Nawabs ahead of his Lucknow concert. The Punjabi singer enjoyed Lucknow's famous winter dessert, 'Makhan Malai', whilst a day ...