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| Area |
: 2,528sq.km |
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| Population |
: 36,81,416 |
| Temperature |
: Summer - Min 29º C -
Max 45º C
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Winter - Min 11º.1 C - Max 21.1º C |
| Rainfall |
: July - September (44 cm) |
| STD Code |
: 0522 |
| State |
: Uttar Pradesh |
Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh situated along the banks of the
River Gomti rose to prominence as the centre of the Nawabs of Avadh. Legend
says that Lucknow derived its name from Lucknau named after Lakshmana (a
character in the famous Epic Ramayan) when his elder brother Rama gave away
this part of the country to him. The huge mausoleums of the nawabs and the
ruins of the Residency which stood witness to one of th e most remarkable
episodes in the Indian Mutiny in 1857, make it an interesting place to visit.
Historically reputed as a city of culture, Lucknow is famous for its gharana
of music and chickken (shadow work embroidery) work.
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