Lucknow : Buildings, Begums and the British

About The Book:- Lucknow: Buildings, Begums and The British is not about history; rather it is a book on heritage – defined as the legacy of physical artefacts and intangible attributes inherited from past generations. As a city , Lucknow has witnessed many upheavals during the last three centuries; from being the seat of Nawabi pomp and show to the imperiousness of Colonial rule. From being described as the Constantinople of the East to being decimated, demolished and “fairly improved off the face of this earth”. Although some aspects of Lucknow , especially few errant Nawabs and the siege of the Residency during 1857 are well known, the author has tried to focus on lesser-known aspects of the city, embellishing the text with interesting vignettes and tit-bits of information, accompanied by vintage images – in an attempt to present a holistic picture of the city , from its turbulent past, to whatever remains during its present times. The book, Lucknow: Buildings, Begums and The British by Dr PC Sarkar , showcases the heritage of the city in a nutshell, making it easy for those fascinated by the history and architecture of Lucknow. He focuses on some lesser known monuments and aspects of the city , including roles played by some influential women (read Begums) of the time and the British. The illustrations help the reader to understand and appreciate the monuments that the writer so passionately talks about. About The Author:- PC Sarkar holds a Ph.D in organic chemistry and is presently working as a scientist in the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Govt. of India. He completed his schooling from St. Francis' College, Lucknow , followed by college education from Lucknow Christian College and Lucknow University. He imbibed a passion for the Nawabi and Colonial heritage of Lucknow during his childhood. He continued his love for the city, even though the call for a livelihood took him far from his roots, at a relatively young age. In addition to a specialized book on chemistry and several research publications in national and international journals pertaining to his profession, Dr Sarkar has to his credit, more than 50 articles on Lucknow , which appeared in the Heritage Page of The Lucknow Tribune during the years: 2013-14 CONTENTS:- Foreword 11 Preface 13 Introduction 15 THE BUILDINGS 1. The Farhat Baksh 23 2. Dilkusha Kothi 27 3. Musa Bagh 30 4. Kothi Darshan Bilas 34 5. Roshan-ud-Daula Kothi 37 6. Sher Darwaza 40 7. Taaron Wali Kothi 43 8. The Begum Kothi 46 9. Lal Baradari 49 10. Kadam Rasul 52 11. Khurshid Manzil 55 12. Begum Kothi (Residency) 57 13. Hussainabad Clock Tower 60 THE BEGUMS 1. The Begums of Awadh- I: Sadr-i-Jahan (Nawab Begum) 65 2. The Begums of Awadh- II: Azmat-uz-Zahra Janab Alia (Bahu Begum) 68 3. The Begums of Awadh- III: Mariam-ul-Ismat Bilqis us-Sitawat (Badshah Begum) 71 4. The Begums of Awadh- IV: Malika-e-Afaq Nawab Mariam Bano (Qudsia Mahal) 74 5. The Begums of Awadh- V: Taj Ara Begum Sahiba (Malika-e-Kishwar) 77 6. The Begums of Awadh- VI: Malika Muqaddara-e Uzma (Alam Ara Begum) 80 7. The Begums of Awadh- VII: Iftikhar un-Nisan (Begum Hazrat Mahal) 83 THE BRITISH 1. British Residents of Lucknow - I: Rulers by Proxy? 89 2. British Residents of Lucknow - II: Gathering Clouds 92 3. British Residents of Lucknow - III: Tragedy Strikes 95 4. British Residents of Lucknow - IV: A Battle of Wits 98 5. British Residents of Lucknow - V: Tug-o-War 101 6. British Residents of Lucknow - VI: “Baillie’s Guard” 104 7. British Residents of Lucknow - VII: Tragedies and Triumphs 107 8. British Residents of Lucknow - VIII: Religious and Political Unrest 110 9. British Residents of Lucknow- IX: The Final Countdown 113 10. Story of a Celebrated Painting: Col Mordaunt’s Cock Match 116 11. A Ballad of Lucknow: Jessie’s Dream 119 12. A Tale of Two Sisters: Emily and Fanny 122 13. Infamously Famous: Major Stephen Raikes Hodson 125 14. The Patriot and the Traitor: A Story of Two Ks 128 15. Baillie’s Guard and the Mysore Connection 131 16. Religious Piety and Evangelical Zeal 134 LUCKNOW, MYLUCKNOW 1. The Mughals in Lucknow 143 2. Nawab Wazir Ali: The Odd Man Out 146 3. Forgotten Martyr: Ahmadullah ‘Danka’ Shah 149 4. Madiaon Cantonment: Lost in History 152 5. A Bridge Too Far: Heritage Bridges of Lucknow 155 6. An American Dream 158 7. A Haunt of Spirits 162 8. Hazratganj – A Continuing Journey 171 Select Bibliography 179 Plates 191 The Title 'Lucknow : Buildings, Begums and the British written/authored/edited by Pc Sarkar', published in the year 2015. The ISBN 9789351281399 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 220 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Kalpaz Publications. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol:-