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Bada Imambara is a huge complex, situated in the old city of Lucknow. One of the most famous monuments of the city, the Imambara is significant not only from historical, but also cultural and heritage point of view. The complex dates back to the year 1784 and was founded by the then Nawab of Awadh, Asaf -ud-Daula. Bada Imambara of Lucknow is neither a mosque, nor a mausoleum. Rather, it is a complex that is made up of a number of buildings, including Asfi mosque, the Bhul-Bhulaiyah (the maze) and a summer palace with running water.

In fact it was the fourth Nawab of Awadh, Asaf-ud-Daulah who made Lucknow the permanent capital. He is also credited with its initial beautification and glorification. He was the first to build many beautiful palaces, gardens, religious and secular buildings of importance during his rule from 1775 to 1797.
One of the earliest building and largest one constructed by Asaf-ud-Daulah was the Bara Imambara. Formally known as the Imambara-e-Asafi in honour of its builder, it is still the largest building complex in the old city.Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula came to Lucknow in 1777 and in 1784, a harsh famine hit the city. In order to provide foodstuff to the famine-hit people, the Nawab decided to build the great Imambada, on food-for-work basis. He employed approximately 22,000 people to work day and night. Around one-forth of the work done during the day was demolished at night against payment. Thus, there was always the scope of work for the people. It is also said that before distributing muskmelons amongst the poor, Asaf-ud-Daula used to get them inserted with jewels.

The Imambara complex comprises of a great hall, situated at the end of an impressive courtyard. The courtyard is reached through two magnificent triple-arched gateways and is approximately 49.4 m in length and 16.2 m in width. The largest hall in Asia, without any external support of wood, iron, or stone beams, the hall has a ceiling that is more than 15 m high. The roof of the hall is said to be 16 feet thick, with a weight of nearly 20,000 tons. People marvel at this roof, which has been built without girders or beams to uphold it.
It took six years and nearly a crore of rupees to complete the extensive Imambara complex that was designed and planned by the architect Kifait-ullah from Delhi, then known as Shahjahanabad. The architecture in the Indo-Sarcenic style has a harmonious blend of Moghul and Rajput features.
The complex comprises two stepped gardens with tall gateways and a series of arched doorways (ghulam gardish) in the boundary. It has a big mosque known as the Asafi masjid. Shia muslims gather there to offer prayers every Friday and also hold the annual namaaz on the occasion of Eid and Bakrid.

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26th january Republic Day is one of India’s most important national events. It was on January 26th, 1950 that the constitution of India came into force and India became a truly Sovereign, Democratic and Republic state.

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26 January is a date which is celebrated as Republic day of India every year. People used to send SMS and messages with patriotism to their Friends , family members etc. And everyone of us will pray for a better future of India.

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A very Happy Republic Day ( 26 Jan 2013) to all of you.

Here is a collection of A very Happy Republic Day ( 26 Jan 2013) SMS and Messages.

 

 

26 January SMS Messages

 

Still Sleeping ?

D nation need you !

U need to be Awaken !

U are part of world’s biggest Democracy ..

Today is the day when We got our own constitution..

Its Indian Republic Day..

Wake up and Value the Day – 26 the January.

A very Happy Republic Day ( 26 Jan 2013)

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Kyun marte ho yaro sanam ke liye,
Na degi duppatta kafan ke liye,
Marna hai to maro VATAN ke liye,
TIRANGA to milega kafan ke liye.
Jai Hind,
Happy Republic day

Mere desh ka loktantra mahaan hai.
Jisne sabko jine ka,
abhivyakti ka,
samanta ka… haq diya.
Aao aise loktantra ka samman kare..
Aur apne adhikaro, kartavyo ka palan kare.
Aur apne gantantra ko celebrete kare.
Jai Hind,
Happy Republic Day

Being A Republic Nation
You have…
Freedom in Mind,
..
Faith in Words,
..
Pride in our Heart,
..
Memories in our Souls.
..
Lets Salute the Nation on this republic day.
Jai Hind,
HAPPY REPUBLIC DAY

Jaan to kardi hamne watan ke naam par,
Shaan to kardi hamne watan ke naam par,
Kurbaaniyo se paai hai hamne aazaadi,
Hamara watan to laakho main ek hai,
Aan bhi kardi hamne watan ke naam par…
Jai Hind,
Happy Republic day.

Itni si baat hawao ko bataye rakhna,
roshni hogi chirago ko jalaye rakhna,
Lahu dekar ki hai jiski ifazat hamne,
aise tirange ko sada apne dil me basaye rakhna…
Jai Hind,
Happy Republic Day.

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Freedom is nt worth having if it does not include the freedom 2 make mistakes.

A very Happy Republic Day ( 26 Jan 2013)

 

D Roots of Violence: Wealth without work, Pleasure without conscience, Knowledge without character, Commerce without morality, Science without humanity, Worship without sacrifice, Politics without principles

A very Happy Republic Day ( 26 Jan 2013)

 

 

Lets celebrate and solute the noble cause,

Its our nation which is shining as it was,

Its REPUBLIC DAY Today…

Don’t forget the effort,make it movement of mass !!

A very Happy Republic Day ( 26 Jan 2013)

 

The difference b/w what we do and what v r capable of doing would suffice to solve most of the world’s problems

A very Happy Republic Day ( 26 Jan 2013)

 

 

100 crores of people combindly fall in love with one??

ANS:- INDIA

A very Happy Republic Day ( 26 Jan 2013)

 

Thousands laid down dere lives so dat our country breath this day… never forget there sacrifice..

A very Happy Republic Day ( 26 Jan 2013)

 

 

Other might have forgotten,

But nvr can i,

The Flag of my country

Furls vry high,

A very Happy Republic Day ( 26 Jan 2013)

 

V the youth of India should take the pledge that till our last breath we will fight terrorism, v will protect our mother INDIA with all we have — JAI HIND!!

A very Happy Republic Day ( 26 Jan 2013)

 

If not other than our common

ground to meet,

let me remember the anonymous,

for once at least,

beyond the patriotic floats display

on a Republic Day.

A very Happy Republic Day ( 26 Jan 2013)

 

 

 

The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated

A very Happy Republic Day ( 26 Jan 2013)

 

On the Republic Day

Let’s carry on ritually remembering

each other and greet

on occasions, on anniversaries;

let’s carry on to count years,

add on the numbers,

for the delight of managers

of our affairs;

let’s hope for the magic wand

to work miracles by the turn

of the endless night.

A very Happy Republic Day ( 26 Jan 2013)

 

 

 

“No nation is perfect, it needs to be made perfect” ..Happy Independence day.

A very Happy Republic Day ( 26 Jan 2013)

 

 

Our life iz full of colors and I hope this 26th January will add more colors in ur life.

A very Happy Republic Day ( 26 Jan 2013)

 

How long should one sleep on a National Holiday?

Isn’t 60 Years enough?

We don’t look forward to 26th Jan as Republic day. But only as day, we could sleep till late.

Get up India. Rise and Shine !

A very Happy Republic Day ( 26 Jan 2013)

 

 

Expansion of INDIA

I – INDIAN

N – NOT

D – DELAY

I – IN

A – ACTION

A very Happy Republic Day ( 26 Jan 2013)

 

Let us remember the golden heritage of

our country and feel proud to be a part of

India.

 

A very Happy Republic Day ( 26 Jan 2013)

 

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Yes. I’m Over 18

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31 States,

1618 Languages,

6400 Castes,

6 Religions,

6 Ethnic Groups,

29 Major Festivals &

1 Country!

Be Proud To Be An Indian!…

Great Republic…

A very Happy Republic Day ( 26 Jan 2013)

 

thousands laid down their lives

so that our country breath this day…

never forget their sacrifice..

A very Happy Republic Day ( 26 Jan 2013)

 

 

Other Might Have Forgotten

But Never Can I

The Flag Of My Country

Furls Very High

A very Happy Republic Day ( 26 Jan 2013)

 

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