Asaf-ud-Daula
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Mirza Asaf-ud-Daula was the Nawab wazir of Oudh ratified by the Mughal emperor Shah Alam II, from 26 January 1775 to 21 September 1797, and the son of Shuja-ud-Dowlah. His mother and grandmother were
Water colour in style of Zoffany
Asfi mosque, named after the Nawab, Asaf-ud-Daula.
The simple grave of Asaf ud-Daula under a canopy inside the Bara Imambara; a watercolor by Seeta Ram, c.1814–15 (note:Flag of the Mughal Empire raised higher than the Awadh flag)
A view of the Palace of the Asaf-ud-Daula at Lucknow, c.1793
Bara Imambara
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The Bara Imambara, also known as the Asafi Imambara, is a significant imambara and mosque complex located in Lucknow, in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. Built by Asaf-ud-Daula, the Nawab of Awadh,
Asaf-ud-Daula
…as the finance minister. Asaf was known for his generosity, particularly the offering of food and public employment in times of famine. Notably, the Bara Imambara in Lucknow, was constructed during his reign by destitute workers seeking employment. A popular saying of his time spoke of his benevolence: "Jisko na…
The imambara in 2012
View from the roof of the labyrinth of Bara Imambara
The imambara interior