|
 |
Shah Najaf Imambara is a beautiful white domed structure situated at the
bank of river Gomti and near Sahara Ganj Shopping Mall in Lucknow, just
about a mile away from main Hazratganj market. The road leading to
Imambara is also called Shah Najaf Road.
Constructed by Nawab Ghazi-ud-Din Haider in the year 1816- 17 to serve
as his mausoleum, this splendid building attracts tourists owing to its
historical importance and look. The unique thing is that it resembles
with the Imam Hazrat Ali Rausa at Nazaaf city in Iraq. The main building
comprises of a big Dome surrounded by stylish passage. The building is
plastered with lime and contemporary material. Central Hall is
beautifully decorated with historical items, photos, etc.
|
|
The Imambara and other buildings are surrounded by a boundary wall. In
this mausoleum the remains of Nawab Ghazi-ud-din Haider, his wives
Sarfaraz Mahal, Mumtaz Mahal and also his European wife 'Mubarak Mahal'
are buried. Ghazi-id-Din Haider (1769-1827) was fifth Nawab of Awadh.
He was 3rd son of Nawab Saadat Ali Khand and Begum Mushir Zadi was his
monther. He becam the Nawab of Awadh in 1819 and died in the year 1827
in Farhat Bakhsh Palace in Lucknow. His another creations are Chhatar
Mazil, Moti Mahal and tombs of his parents, Sadat Ali Khan and Mushir
Zadi Begum in Hazratganj, opposite to Begum Hazrat Mahal Park, Lucknow.
Visitor
Information
Location: Shah Najaf Road, Near Sahara Shopping Mall
Entry Ticket : No entry fee.
Best time to visit : Can be visited anytime during the year.
Timings for visitors : Open from 6.00 am to 5.00 pm
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.
|
