Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, is a big city in Uttar Pradesh, India. It has a lot of history and culture. People call it the “City of Nawabs”. The food, crafts, and buildings in Lucknow are very special and beautiful. It’s located near the Gomti River and has many old and important places like Bara Imambara, Chota Imambara, and Rumi Darwaza. People who visit Lucknow can go see the beautiful Bara Imambara and Chota Imambara buildings. They can also walk around the busy markets in Hazratganj and try the delicious kebabs and biryanis that the city is famous for.
Lucknow is also a hub for education and research, with several prestigious institutions such as the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), and Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia National Law University located here. People in Lucknow love music and dancing. They have their own special kind of classical music called the “Lucknow Gharana” and a special kind of dance called “Kathak”.
Lucknow is a very big city with more than three million people. It has a mix of old and new things, like modern buildings and old-fashioned charm. People in Lucknow are very nice and polite, which is why they call it the “City of Adab” (which means “etiquette”).