The third Nawab of Avadh, Muhammad Ali Shah built this imposing structure in 1840. The real name of this structure is Husainabad Imambada.
The interior of this magnificent building has chandeliers from Belgium, lamp shades and other decorative pieces which might have costed a fortune in those days. The decorations inside the building are ravishingly beautiful. Once a Prince from Russia said that this was the Kremlin of India.

Inside the Imambara are the tombs of Ali Shah and his mother. Enclosed in the structure is the Royal bath or the 'Sahi Hammam'. The use of marble and arches in constructing buildings on both sides of the courtyard makes one to compare the architecture with that of Taj Mahal. The Imambara also houses silver throne of Muhamad Ali Shah.

On the west of Bara Imambara, stands the Chhota Imambara or the Husainabad Imambara. This magnificent example of Mughal architecture was built by Nawab Mohammed Ali Shah (1837-1842).
Along with the numerous decoratives, elaborate collection of tazias and chandeliers from India and abroad, the silver throne of Nawab Mohammad Ali Shah is on display here. The number of minarets amongst the golden main dome add to the beauty. Messages from the Holy Quoran inscribed on the walls are examples of fine calligraphy. Inside, are the tombs of Nawab Mohammad Ali Shah and his mother. The large courtyard encloses a rectangular tank with small imitations of the Taj Mahal.

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Location	Situated the capital of Uttar Pradesh
Distance	Delhi 497 , Agra 363 km, Allahabad 238 km, Dehradun 582 km, Kanpur 77 km, and Varanasi 300 km.
STD Code	0522
Language	Hindi, Urdu, and English
Climate / best Season/ Best Time To Visit	The climate of Uttar Pradesh varies from moderately temperate in the Himalayan region to tropical monsoon in the central plains and southern upland regionsThe winter months are November to Mach. The north west monsoon brings the showers in the months of June-July. The summer months are March-April. Lucknow is situated in the upper Gangetic plains of the country. Therefore, the climate of this region is characterized by hot and humid summers but cold and chilly winters.
Entertainment	Rumi Darwaza,Bada Imambara,Residency,Jami Masjid
How to Reach	Air : SLucknow is well connected with the other important towns and cities of the country by air. Most of the domestic flight operators have regular scheduled flights to the Lucknow airport Amausi, which is about 15 km away from the main city area. Rail: Almost all the major train routes touch this city. With the two major railway junctions namely Charbagh and Lucknow that lie side by side, one has a variety of choices for travelling to and from the city. Road : Lucknow is very well connected by a network of roads and road transport to all major towns of Uttar Pradesh and surrounding areas. Delhi is 497 km from Lucknow, Agra is 363 km away, Allahabad is 238 km, Dehradun is 582 km, Kanpur is 77 km, and Varanasi is 300 km.