Bara Imambara, a historical edifice with marvellous architecture, is situated in which of the following cities?

Bara Imambara, a historical edifice with marvellous architecture, is situated in which of the following cities? Correct Answer Lucknow

The correct answer is Lucknow.

Key Points

• Bara Imambara, a historical edifice with marvellous architecture, is situated in Lucknow.

Additional Information 

• The Bara Imambara, Lucknow 
  • Lucknow city is home to 'Bara Imambara', a historical edifice with such marvellous architecture that even modern architects seem to be perplexed by its design.
  • The Imambara was built by Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula in 1784 and its designer was Kifayat-Ullah who is said to be a relative of the architect of the Taj Mahal.
  • Built by the Nawab in a famine relief programme, this fort-like huge and elegant structure is also called Asafai Imambara.
  • The structure shows the mixture of Rajput and Mughal architectures with Gothic influences.
  • This dense, dark maze called the 'bhul bhulaiya' is to be explored only if you are strong-hearted.
  • It is a network of more than 1000 labyrinthine passages, some of which have dead-ends, some end at precipitous drops while others lead to the entrance or exit points.
  • Another intriguing structure at the Imambara is the five-storied baoli (stepwell), which belongs to the pre-Nawabi era.
  • Called the Shahi-Hammam (royal bath), this baoli is connected with the river Gomti.
  • Only the first two stories are above water, the rest being perennially underwater.