Chhota Imambara also known as Hussainabad Imambara is a wonderful monument located in the city of Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. The third Nawab of Avadh Muhammad Ali Shah built this in 1838; it was to serve as his own mausoleum. Also known as the Palace of Lights because of its decorations during special festivals.
The chandeliers used to decorate the interior of this building were brought from Belgium. Thousands of labourers worked on the project to gain famine relief.
It has a gilded white dome and several turrets and minarets. The tombs of Muhammad Ali Shah and other members of his family are inside the imambara. The walls are decorated with Arabic calligraphy. Outside the imambara is the watch tower called Satkhanda or tower of seven storeys. Though it is called satkhanda, it has only four storeys, as the construction of the tower was abandoned when Ali Shah died. Satkhanda was built between 1837 and 1842.
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thanks for sharing .I don't think I will ever get opportunity to visit these places.
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