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CAPTURING LUCKNOW IN PIXELS -   'Bara Imambara', a historical edifice with such a 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. The Bara Imambara is an interesting building. It is neither a mosque, nor a mausoleum, but a huge building having interesting elements within it. The construction of the halls and the use of vaults show a strong Islamic influence. The Bara Imambara is, in fact, a great hall built at the end of a spectacular courtyard approached through two magnificent triple-arched gateways. The central hall of the Imambara is almost 50 meters in length and ...

Capturing Delhi in Pixel India Gate Delhi Memorial, originally called All-India War Memorial, monumental sandstone arch in New Delhi, dedicated to the troops of British India who died in wars fought between 1914 and 1919. During nightfall , India gate is dramatically floodlit while the fountains nearby make a lovely display with coloured lights. India gate stands at one end of Rajpath, and the area surrounding it is generally referred to as 'India Gate'. The best time of the year to visit India Gate is in winters. We see the names of the late soldiers who fought in the war sculpted on the walls of the towering arch.  Under the arch of India Gate, The eternal flames of 'Amar Jawan Jyoti' burns bright under the arch to remind the nation of soldiers who laid down their lives. Designed by Edwin Lutyen in a manner that the top of the arch and floor of the Rashtrapati Bhavan lie on the same elevation, it is truly a part of Lutyen's magnificent...