ARCHITECTURAL WONDERS OF INDIA
It’s time we celebrate the unique architecture of India, reflecting its conflicting course of history. We’ll embark on this journey and explore more, starting with The Bara Imambara situated in Lucknow, UP. Built in 1784, the complex was built by the fourth nawab, Asaf-ud-Daula, as a part of the relief project for a major famine that took place in the same year. It provided employment to nearly 22,000 people at a time. The architecture reflects a blend of Mughal and Rajputana design structure.
The central hall of Bara Imambara is said to be the largest arched hall in the world, built without the support of pillars. The hall measures 50 meters long and goes upto a height of 15 meters. What makes the construction unique is the fact that the blocks have been put together with interlocking system of bricks without the use of girders and beams. The roof stands steady till date without any support.
For more intakes on the same, keep following this space.
It’s time we celebrate the unique architecture of India, reflecting its conflicting course of history. We’ll embark on this journey and explore more, starting with The Bara Imambara situated in Lucknow, UP. Built in 1784, the complex was built by the fourth nawab, Asaf-ud-Daula, as a part of the relief project for a major famine that took place in the same year. It provided employment to nearly 22,000 people at a time. The architecture reflects a blend of Mughal and Rajputana design structure.
The central hall of Bara Imambara is said to be the largest arched hall in the world, built without the support of pillars. The hall measures 50 meters long and goes upto a height of 15 meters. What makes the construction unique is the fact that the blocks have been put together with interlocking system of bricks without the use of girders and beams. The roof stands steady till date without any support.
For more intakes on the same, keep following this space.
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