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Built around 1853 by Nawab Wajid Ali Shah for his wife Sikandar Mahal, Sikandar Bagh is a deeply significant heritage site in Lucknow. It served as a key stronghold during the 1857 First War of Indian Independence. Today, the site features historical remnants, a majestic gateway, and garden grounds.
Highlights
Majestic grand gateway
Rich connection to the 1857 revolt
Intricate 19th-century stone architectural style
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Sikandar Bagh holds a vital place in India's freedom struggle history. Originally designed as a pleasure garden and villa by the last Nawab of Oudh, its walls and gateways still echo stories from the dramatic events of 1857.
