The British Residency in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India is a complex of buildings that served as the residence and office of the British Resident General during the British Raj. The residency was built in 1800 and was the scene of the Siege of Lucknow during the Indian Rebellion of 1857.
The residency was heavily damaged during the siege and the buildings were subsequently abandoned. Today, the ruins of the residency are a popular tourist attraction and are known for their historical significance and architectural beauty.
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This is a grand Imambara complex that was built in the 18th century by Asaf-ud-Daula, the then Nawab of Awadh. The complex features a large central hall and a network of underground passages and chambers.