Lucknow city is located in the region which was previously known
as Awadh. Awadh region has got a historical significance in pre-
independence India. This historical city has a mix of several
different cultures. Lucknow is also known as the city of Nawabs.
Lucknow, the city of gardens is the capital of Uttar Pradesh.
This city is also known as the golden city of east and one of
the finest cities of India. Lucknow derives its name from
Lakshman, the Lord Rama’s younger brother. Lucknow is situated
at an alitude of 123 meters above the sea level on the banks of
the Gomti river in the heart of eastern UP and surrounded by the
unrelentingly flat Gangetic plain. Lucknow was the principal
centre of the erstwhile Awadh province. Even while keeping pace
with modern developments, Lucknow has preserved its golden past
and its sublime culture – the Lucknawi Tehzib. Lucknow has also
been the home of various poets and writers of Hindu-urdu
literature, dance, music and delicious cuisine. The fascinating
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