Dilkusha Garden And Kothi

Dilkusha Garden Situated in the north east of Raj Bhavan, in Lucknow cantonment area is the impressive and remarkable Dilkusha Palace. Though now in ruins, the leftover is clearly evident of the architectural merit and artistically beautiful creation built by Nawab Sadat Ali Khan and Nasir ud din Haider. Dilkusha Kothi is an 18-century built house in the English flamboyant style in the quiet and peaceful Dilkusha area of Lucknow. The house was an important part of the Seige of Lucknow in 1857. However, today there are only remains of fabulous creations in terms of walls and towers and extensive gardens which is a beautiful place for tourists, evening walks, recreation and relaxation.

Dilkusha Garden and kothi it was in 1800 that Nawab Saadat Ali Khan along with his British friend Major Ouseley, intended to construct Dilkusha Kothi with the intention to use the same as a hunting lodge. Later the place also served as a summer relaxation spot for the Nawabs. Located on the banks of River Gomti, this is a tall structure and very different from traditional Indian architecture. There were some changes in the design of the building which was implemented by Nawab Nasir-ud-din Haider during 1827-1837. However the Palace was absolutely ruined at the time of Lucknow Seige and on every walls there were gunshot marks which shouted the sacrifice of brave freedom fighters. In November 1857, Sir Colin Campbell, who was the Commander-in- Chief then, took over the palace with the help of British forces.