History

The history of Lucknow is various centuries old. Lucknow and its neighbouring areas were known as Awadh or Oudh. It was called the ‘Granary of India’ and was a wealthy kingdom. The region has been ruled by the Delhi Sultanate, Sharqi Sultanate, Mughal empire, Nawabs of Awadh, the East India Company and the British before gaining independence in 1947. 

As I read from various sources and was quite astonished myself to know that ‘Lucknow’ has derived its name from the younger brother of Lord Rama, Lakshaman, who was also called Lakhan lovingly. At Lord Rama’s orders, Lakshman has set up his capital in the area and the place was known as Lakshamanpur or Lakhanmau. As time passed, the city came to be known as Lakhnau and after the arrival of britishers, it came to be known as Lucknow. 

For the pride of every Lucknowite, the city was one of the main participants in the national struggle for freedom and was one of the major centres of the First war of Indian Independence in 1857. During those years, Lucknow emerged as an important city in North India. 

A major role in the city’s culture has been played by ‘Nawabs’ due to which the city has got its famous title. ‘Nawab’ meaning ‘assistant’ were actually the governors appointed by the Mughal empire to assist in managing the administration. Under the reigns of the Nawabs, the inherent culture of Lucknow flourished and it marked the beginning of a tradition which is still popular. The most important contribution given by Nawabs has been the composite culture that has been known as the Ganga-Jamuni tehzeeb.

The history of Lucknow, as the rest of India, is actually much more wide and detailed and has many chapters. But, the brief which we should all know is the above. In the later parts, I will write about other important aspects of the Lucknow city.

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Introduction

I know I am a bit late but how can I forget to start a blog about the place I love the most in the world. The city where I spent my growing-up years, the city which helped me make many lifelong friends and the city which has most happiest & cherishable memories, My Lucknow.

Lucknow, as everybody knows, is called the ‘City of Nawabs’. Yes, the name has a rich history behind it. The city’s design has been greatly influenced by several Mughal emperors and incorporates their rich culture. Hence, the title. It is also known as the ‘Golden city of India’.

The society here is famous throughout the world for its etiquette and mehmaan-nawazi. The guests are literally regarded as god here and the phrase ‘AthitiDevoBhava’ holds its maximum meaning in this city. It is humorously also famous for its ‘pehle aap’ culture and people in other parts of India sometimes make fun out of it. But, honestly, I feel that pehle aap is a mannerism which takes a strong-willed personality and you will be amazed to find even the richest and the powerful following it which makes me feel really proud.

The above was a small brief about my city. In this blog, I will keep posting various facets in the personality of Lucknow like about its many monuments, its various institutions and many other things. So, look forward to more and also, ideas are most welcome.

Stay tuned……. !!!

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Pragya Banerjee
MBA (Finance); 7+ years of work experience
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