8 Facts About Lucknow, The 'City Of Nawabs'
By: EjazUlHaqBhat
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Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, is known as the "City of Nawabs"
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Lucknow is one of India's oldest cities, dating back to the 13th century
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The city's architecture is influenced by the Nawabs, who were patrons of the arts and known for their refined tastes
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The city is known for its culture, music, art, and poetry. It was a hub of North Indian art and culture in the 18th and 19th centuries
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Lucknow is known for its culinary heritage and flavourful street food. It is also famous for its traditional Awadhi cuisine
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The Nawab of Lucknow was a patron of the arts and created and promoted the Lucknow Gharana Kathak, a classical Indian dance form
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Lucknow is also known as the golden city of the East, Shiraz-i-Hind, and the Constantinople of India
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The city has many iconic attractions, including Bara Imambara, Rumi Darwaza, Husainabad Clock Tower, parks and historic markets
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