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Hooseinabad, Lucknow, 1880 - 1889

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3022L/49

Scope and Contents

242 x 197 mm. View in the Husainabad Imambara showing the mausoleum of Muhammad Ali Shah. The view looks southward across the garden and raised tank towards the small mosque containing the tombs of Muhammad Ali Shah (reigned 1837-42) and his mother. The Imambara was the only substantial work completed during Ali Shah's short reign and is situated to the west of the Machhi Bhawan. On either side of the tank can be seen part of the miniature copies of the Taj Mahal which run along the west and east sides of the lmambara.

Dates

  • Creation: 1880 - 1889

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

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Language of Materials

English

Date information

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Finding aid date

2011-01-14 14:29:12+00:00

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Repository Details

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