Celebrating 250 years of Lucknow’s legacy: When Wajid Ali Shah’s Awadh was recreated in Kolkata’s Metiabruz
Exiled in 1856, Nawab Wajid Ali Shah recreated a miniature Lucknow in Metiabruz, Kolkata, transporting its rich culture. Despite British efforts to erase his legacy, remnants of his passion for arts and Awadhi traditions persist, a poignant reminder of the last king's enduring influence.
Exiled in 1856, Nawab Wajid Ali Shah recreated a miniature Lucknow in Metiabruz, Kolkata, transporting its rich culture. Despite British efforts to erase his legacy, remnants of his passion for arts and Awadhi traditions persist, a poignant reminder of the last king's enduring influence.
