The Residency ruins, Lucknow. - a photo on Flickriver

            The Residency, also called  the British Residency and Residency Complex, is a group of several building in a common precinct. The Residency now exists in ruins and is located in the heart of the city of Lucknow in the state of Uttar Pradesh in India, in vicinity of other monuments like Shaheed Smarak, Tehri Kothi and High Court Building. It was constructed during the rule of Nawab Saadat Ali Khan II,who was the fifth Nawab of the province of Awadh (British Spelling Oudh). The construction took place between 1780 to 1800 AD and served as the residence for the British Resident General who was a representative in the court of the Nawab. In 1857 the place witnessed a prolonged battle which is also known as Siege of Lucknow; this began on 1 July and continued until 17 November which caused a large number of deaths including children. The scars of canonshots are numerous and evident on the walls of the buildings.Pl see large.
   

Taken in: India / Uttar Pradesh / Lucknow / Golaganj (show map)

Taken on: October 29, 2015

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