Sikandar Bagh

Arindam Roy Choudhury 16 months ago

It is a beautiful place in the heart of Lucknow,and a place of great historical importance. It was built by the last Nawab of Oudh, Wajid Ali Shah, after his favourite wife, Sikandar Mahal. It was built as a summer residence with a garden inside. During the rebellion of 1857, the Indian revolutionaries made this place one of their strongholds during the long siege of British Residency of Lucknow. The British troops stormed this place in November 1857 and this place witnessed hand to hand combat and the slaughter of all the 2200 Indian revolutionaries who were holed up in this place during the siege! It is now a protected place.
The ambience is blissful.

Let's Go Sightseeing 14 months ago

Sikandar Bagh is a hidden, small monument but extremely crucial from a historical standpoint. During the First War of Independence, a battle was fought here in which 100s of British & 2,000 freedom fighters lost their lives.

Uda Devi, a woman warrior, too was shot dead here but not before she killed several British sepoys.

The entrance is from a side gate. On the left are the ruins while on the right is an imposing gateway. If you love architecture, you will find the gateway a treat for the eyes.
You will find the two – fish symbol here, that can be seen in modern crests.

Sikandar Bagh is peaceful, despite the bustling roads outside. The garden is well – maintained. And empty – I spotted about four or five visitors, mostly college sweethearts.

Raushan Kumar 15 months ago

a place in between city where all round there is rush but here u can relax urself..
very calm environment ????.