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Two large tombs honour Nawab Sa'adat Ali Khan (1798-1814) and his wife
Begum Khurshidzadi. The tombs are next to each other and can only be
viewed from the outside and stand near the historical Begum Hazrat Mahal
Park.
Tombs of
Sa'adat Ali Khan and the Begum in Lucknow is one of the most prominent
and beautiful sites. These are famous twin maqbaras. Dedicated to Saadat
Ali Khan and Khurshid Zadi, this site of architectural brilliance is
renowned for exemplifying Avadh structural patterns.
The floor
of the building is made of marbel and other precious stones. 4
burj and multiple doors The grave of the Nawab is in underground
Tehkhana with 16 stylist windows.
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Its
symmetrical domes with exquisitely adorned kiosks are the eye-catchers.
It is one of the very refined sites to see the brilliant architectural
designs that are the quintessential examples of symmetrical measures.
The Lucknow Tombs of Sa'adat Ali Khan and the Begum is located near the
very gorgeous Begum Hazrat Mahal Park. Hence after paying a visit to
this site you can also take a leisurely stroll to the park.
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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