Qaisar Bagh facts for kids
Qaisarbagh (Hindi: क़ैसरबाग़, Urdu: قيصر باغ, Emperor's Garden), also spelled Qaiserbagh, Kaisarbagh or Kaiserbagh, is a large group of buildings and gardens in the city of Lucknow. This area is located in the Awadh region of India.
Qaisarbagh was built by Wajid Ali Shah, who ruled from 1847 to 1856. He was the last Nawab of Awadh, a title for a ruler in India. The name "Qaisarbagh" means "Emperor's Garden," showing how grand and important it was.
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History of Qaisarbagh
Qaisarbagh was built to be a beautiful and grand complex. It included palaces, courtyards, and gardens. It was a special place for the Nawab and his court.
The Indian Rebellion of 1857
During the Indian Rebellion of 1857, also known as the Great Uprising, Qaisarbagh played a role in the events. In 1858, after the city of Lucknow was retaken by British forces, parts of Qaisarbagh were damaged. A journalist named William Howard Russell wrote about what happened there during this time.
A Gift for Queen Victoria
After the rebellion, a small building called a kiosk from the Qaisarbagh gardens was sent to England. It was given as a gift to Queen Victoria. Today, this kiosk can still be seen in the Frogmore Gardens, which are part of Windsor Castle.
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Qaisarbagh in Lucknow, around 1866.
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A drawing showing British soldiers at Qaisarbagh in Lucknow after it was retaken in 1858.
See also
- Architecture of Lucknow
- Meena Baazar
