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A
putrefying of 67 meter red-brick watchtower, located just opposite to
the
Chhota Imambara
is a splendor of medieval architecture. The structure shows a curios
blend of French and Italian style structural designs. This amazing
citadel was constructed during the time of Nawab Muhamad Ali Shah, but
his untimely demise in 1840 blocked its construction. Famed as the
tallest tower in India, Satkianda, is believed to be built as a mark of
respect to Sir George Couper, a progressive Governor of UP.
Though the towering structure is named as Satkhanda, which means seven
stories, it holds only four stories. This tower like palace was built
for the purpose of viewing all the buildings in the town on those days.
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Though in ruins, Satkanda shows exquisite designs and miraculous
structural lay out that makes a visit to this tower a life time reward.
The grand
structure is still a thrilling experience to visualize. Nawab Mohammad
Ali Shah also constructed the Chhota
Imambara (a most beautiful monument built to serve as his own
mausoleum). In fact, he wanted to do a lot for the beautification of the
city.
Visitor
Information
The
Satkhanda is situated near Picture Gallery,
Clock Tower and Chhota Imambara.
You can even see it from the main road while approaching
Chhota Imambara.
Entry Ticket : NIL, Parking space: Enough, no charges
What to see : Presently renovation work is going on so you may see it
only from outside.
Time required to see: Few minutes only.
Guide : Not required
Getting There
Lucknow is
well connected with all metro and other important cities like Bangalore,
Chennai, Kolkata, New Delhi, Mumbai, Jammu Tawi, Guwahati, Chandigarh, Pune,
Jaipur and Bhopal either by Lucknow Charbagh(N.R.) or by Lucknow
Junction(N.E.R.). Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (IATA: LKO, ICAO: VILK),
is situated at Amausi in the city of Lucknow, India.
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